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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:
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.
News Releases
MidAmerican warns customers about fraudulent customer service phone numbers in internet search results
Thu Jul 16 13:00:00 UTC 2026
Scammers are using paid search engine ads and other tactics to manipulate search results and promote fraudulent call center numbers for utilities, including MidAmerican. MidAmerican’s customer service number is 888-427-5632.
Categories: Customer Service, Safety, Community
MidAmerican Energy proposes Iowa natural gas rate adjustment
Tue Jul 07 15:00:00 UTC 2026
MidAmerican Energy has filed a request with the Iowa Utilities Commission to update the delivery portion of its natural gas rates, which supports the infrastructure and operations needed to move natural gas to homes and businesses.
Categories: Regulatory
MidAmerican clarifies recent regulatory action for customers
Tue Jun 02 20:00:00 UTC 2026
"This is an early step in the regulatory process. MidAmerican has not yet filed its natural gas rate case application, and the specific rate impacts and proposed interim rates are still being finalized. We expect to file our case in early July 2026,” said Arick Sears, SVP, Regulation and Government Affairs.
Categories: Regulatory, Customer Service
MidAmerican earns national award for storm outage EEI-responses
Fri Mar 27 20:00:00 UTC 2026
The national association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies awarded MidAmerican Energy the Emergency Response Award for its restoration efforts following two major storms in 2025.
Categories: Infrastructure, Restoration
MidAmerican “Trees Please!” grants help cities save on energy costs
Thu Mar 19 20:00:00 UTC 2026
MidAmerican Energy is awarding $122,000 in “Trees Please!” grant funding to 58 Iowa cities, helping them reduce energy use while enhancing public spaces through strategic tree planting.
Categories: Energy Efficiency, Community
MidAmerican pushes back on report’s misleading claims about rates and utility profits
Wed Mar 18 20:00:00 UTC 2026
Unique Iowa structure caps MidAmerican profits, redirecting additional benefits to customers already paying some of the nation’s lowest rates
Categories: Regulatory
MidAmerican expanding aircraft detection systems at wind farms
Wed Feb 18 18:00:00 UTC 2026
While MidAmerican Energy is known for keeping the lights on, the company is adding systems to keep lights off – that is, red nighttime aviation warning lights at its wind farms.
Categories: Safety, Wind, Community
MidAmerican honored with Inspiring Efficiency Innovation Award
Tue Feb 03 15:30:00 UTC 2026
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance honored MidAmerican Energy’s Neighborhood Power-Up program with a 2026 Inspiring Efficiency Innovation Award.
Categories: Energy Efficiency, Community
MidAmerican crews move to Louisiana to help restore power after Winter Storm Fern
Mon Jan 26 20:30:00 UTC 2026
Line crews and support staff traveled from Oklahoma to Louisiana Sunday to help restore power after heavy damage from Winter Storm Fern.
Categories: Infrastructure, Community, Restoration
MidAmerican crews respond to request for help in Oklahoma
Fri Jan 23 21:30:00 UTC 2026
MidAmerican Energy employees are heading to Oklahoma to help respond to a major winter storm.
Categories: Infrastructure, Community, Restoration
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