Electric & Natural Gas Safety
Most electric and natural gas accidents can be prevented - all it takes is remembering the basic safety rules, keeping your appliances in good repair, and knowing how to spot potential hazards.
Whatever the season, here's what you need to know to keep your home and family safe.
It's easy to take the convenience of electricity and natural gas for granted - but taking their powers and dangers for granted can be deadly.
While most electric and gas safety rules are common sense, it's worth the effort to take a few minutes to look for ways to eliminate potential hazards.
If you suspected a gas leak or saw someone getting shocked, would you know what to do? Learn how to respond to electrical and gas emergencies without putting yourself at risk.
Kids of all ages can remember our top 10 tips for electric and natural gas safety, and they'll learn even more with the Alliant Energy Kids Web site and classroom curriculm.
Before you start any outdoor digging projects like planting a tree, installing a fence or building a deck, be sure to call your area one-call service to have underground utility lines marked.
If you have natural gas appliances, you need to know that older flexible connectors made of uncoated brass can weaken or crack over time, which could lead to a dangerous and deadly gas leak.
Most electric and natural gas accidents can be prevented - all it takes is remembering the basic safety rules, keeping your appliances in good repair, and knowing how to spot potential hazards.
Keep your family warm, safe and comfortable during storms and power outages by following these easy steps.
Do you have buried natural gas lines for a pool, workshop or other use on your property? You should know about a federal law covering the maintenance of customer-owned gas piping.
Decorate Safely for the Holidays
As you're hanging the lights and plugging in the inflatable reindeer, don't forget about following the manufacturer's directions and remembering the basic rules of electrical safety.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) contain a small amount of mercury - it's what makes the bulb so energy efficient. But it's important to know that CFLs are safe to use.
Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing Safety [PDF]
Corrugated stainless steel tubing, or CSST, has the potential to leak if your home or business is struck by lightning and the CSST is not properly bonded and grounded. View details on what to do if you find this product in your home or business.