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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 Energy awards over $100,000 to Iowa communities for trees
Wed Mar 17 19:00:00 UTC 2021
MidAmerican Energy has taken steps, and is working on additional measures, to insulate customers from significantly higher gas bills that they may be anticipating.
Categories: Energy Efficiency, Community
MidAmerican taking steps to ease customer financial impacts from February heating
Thu Feb 25 21:00:00 UTC 2021
MidAmerican Energy has taken steps, and is working on additional measures, to insulate customers from significantly higher gas bills that they may be anticipating.
Categories: Customer Service
System Update: MidAmerican Energy meeting customer demand during extreme cold
Tue Feb 16 19:37:51 UTC 2021
MidAmerican Energy’s natural gas and electric delivery systems are well positioned to serve its customers through the duration of the cold snap.
Categories: Customer Service, Infrastructure
MidAmerican encourages customers to temporarily reduce natural gas use due to extreme weather
Mon Feb 15 19:37:51 UTC 2021
MidAmerican Energy is asking its customers to conserve their natural gas use as extreme weather conditions are impacting supplies around the country.
Categories: Customer Service, Energy Efficiency
Staying comfortable while also saving money during arctic cold
Fri Feb 12 19:37:51 UTC 2021
With the arctic air that has settled into the Midwest, MidAmerican Energy offers tips to help customers save money on utility bills while also remaining comfortable.
Categories: Safety, Community
MidAmerican Energy announces subscription program to power large customers with additional renewable energy
Mon Dec 21 17:42:20 UTC 2020
MidAmerican Energy filed the Renewable Subscription Program (RSP) tariff, or pricing structure, with the Iowa Utilities Board. If approved, the program would provide MidAmerican’s qualified industrial customers with the opportunity to meet their energy growth with new renewable energy generation resources in Iowa.
Categories: Renewables, Regulatory
Energy bill resources available for many low-income customers
Wed Oct 28 16:42:20 UTC 2020
Customers struggling to pay their energy bills may qualify for additional assistance this year if they also experienced COVID-19-related income losses.
Categories: Regulatory, Customer Service
MidAmerican Energy targets Des Moines metro in expanding EV fast-charger network
Thu Oct 01 16:42:20 UTC 2020
MidAmerican Energy today announced it will significantly expand its developing electric vehicle direct-current fast-charging network in the Des Moines metro area.
Categories: Customer Service, Electric Vehicles
MidAmerican Energy sends crews to assist in eastern Iowa after completing storm restoration efforts
Tue Aug 18 16:42:20 UTC 2020
MidAmerican Energy will send dozens of line crews to assist restoration efforts outside the company’s service area following a request for assistance made Tuesday.
Categories: Customer Service, Safety, Restoration
MidAmerican Energy increases rebates for most high-efficiency equipment
Wed Jul 01 16:42:20 UTC 2020
MidAmerican Energy Company today announced a 50% increase in rebate amounts for certain high-efficiency equipment that residential and small business customers in Iowa and Illinois purchase through the end of the year.
Categories: Customer Service, Energy Efficiency
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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.