Since 2004, we have invested nearly $16 billion in renewable energy projects, at no net cost to our customers. In fact, MidAmerican's customers enjoy some of the lowest electric rates in the country – 44% below the national average.

 

As part of MidAmerican’s journey to a net-zero carbon future, we are continuing to add more wind and solar generation that will allow us to deliver 100% renewable energy to Iowa customers on an ongoing basis.

 

Our low, stable rates, renewable energy investments and unique sustainability programs, like GreenAdvantage, provides Iowa businesses and communities an undeniable competitive advantage. 

 

But, cleaner energy generation is just one part of our commitment to protecting the environment. Wildlife protection, recycling the equipment we use up and down our supply chain, and offering energy efficiency programs to customers all play key roles in our efforts to create a more sustainable future for the communities we serve. 

 

Wildlife and habitat protection are an essential part of our environmental efforts. We developed a Habitat Conservation Plan in partnership with landowners and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that outlines how we minimize and mitigate negative impacts our wind turbines or energy generation systems have on local ecosystems.

 

Energy efficiency is more than just making the most power with the least impact, it’s helping our customers use energy wisely to meet their needs while reducing their usage. Energy management will be an important part of a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions future. SummerSaver, our demand response program, helps protect our system and reduce usage during peak hours on the hottest days of the summer. Our energy efficiency rebates help customers save on energy-saving equipment, while programs like HomeCheck® Online help our customers evaluate their energy usage to make small changes to reduce energy consumption.