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Our media relations team is the media’s resource for information about MidAmerican Energy, company operations, outage updates, restoration efforts, emergency responses and requests to speak with company experts.
Members of the news media with inquiries should contact us via phone or email thorough our 24/7 Media Hotline:
Phone: 515-281-2266
Email: MediaHotline@midamerican.com
For all other inquiries, including 24/7 customer service or questions about your account, please call 888-427-5632.
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News Releases
MidAmerican offers customers new energy savings options through proposed Iowa five-year energy efficiency and demand response plan
Thu Feb 02 15:30:00 UTC 2023
MidAmerican Energy customers in Iowa will have new options to help them save on their monthly energy bills through a proposed five-year energy efficiency and demand response plan.
Categories: Regulatory, Energy Efficiency
MidAmerican announces foundation grants to Iowa organizations and communities
Fri Jan 13 16:00:00 UTC 2023
The MidAmerican Energy Foundation has released its third and fourth quarter grants for 2022, awarding grants to 21 organizations and projects across MidAmerican Energy Company’s service area.
Categories: Community
Customer groups support MidAmerican’s Wind PRIME project
Fri Dec 02 17:00:00 UTC 2022
Organizations representing energy customers in Iowa – the Office of Consumer Advocate and the Iowa Business Energy Coalition – have agreed to terms with MidAmerican Energy associated with its Wind PRIME project.
Categories: Renewables, Regulatory, Infrastructure
MidAmerican recognizes National Apprenticeship Week
Tue Nov 15 16:30:00 UTC 2022
In conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week (November 14-20, 2022), MidAmerican Energy is celebrating its 60th year of offering apprenticeship programs.
Categories: Infrastructure, Community
Applications open for heating bill assistance
Thu Oct 20 16:00:00 UTC 2022
With the winter heating season around the corner, applications for the state-administered, federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, are open.
Categories: Regulatory, Customer Service, Community
Wind PRIME to be built at no net cost
Thu Sep 29 16:30:17 UTC 2022
In celebration of National Clean Energy Week, MidAmerican announced that its Wind PRIME project will be developed at no net cost to customers, continuing its tradition of providing clean energy and maintaining among the lowest electricity rates in the nation.
Categories: Renewables, Wind, Solar, Infrastructure
MidAmerican crews heading south to assist with Hurricane Ian
Tue Sep 27 22:30:00 UTC 2022
MidAmerican Energy is sending an emergency response team to Georgia to assist with Hurricane Ian restoration efforts.
Categories: Community
Humboldt veterans group wins $10,000 in MidAmerican state fair drawing
Tue Aug 23 16:30:17 UTC 2022
The Humboldt Veterans Memorial Association won $10,000 Sunday in a random drawing at the Iowa State Fair, through MidAmerican Energy CARES program.
Categories: Community
MidAmerican powers-up its largest solar array, sixth in 2022
Wed Jul 27 16:30:17 UTC 2022
MidAmerican Energy has completed its 100-megawatt Holliday Creek solar array, the company’s largest of six inaugural solar projects that it began placing online starting in January.
Categories: Renewables, Solar, Infrastructure
MidAmerican renewable energy mix exceeded 88% in 2021
Mon Jul 11 15:30:17 UTC 2022
MidAmerican Energy’s renewable energy mix in Iowa exceeded 88% last year, the Iowa Utilities Board verified in June.
Categories: Renewables, Energy Efficiency, Wind, Solar, Infrastructure
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At your service in 2020 and beyond
Categories: Customer Service, Safety, Storms
Despite the challenges we've all faced in 2020, we're thankful for the opportunities we've had throughout the year to show our commitment to being obsessively, relentlessly at your service. Take a look through some of the ways we served you in 2020.
Winter energy savings tips for your business
Categories: Energy Efficiency
During the winter, heating your business could be one of your largest expenses. Reducing energy usage in your office or retail space can pay off in the long run.
High bill? Find out why.
Categories: Customer Service, Energy Efficiency
There are different things that could affect how much energy you’re using, ultimately increasing your bill and adding a strain to your monthly budget. Determine what could be causing an unexpected increase in your energy usage with our tips and tricks.