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News Releases
MidAmerican crews move to Louisiana to help restore power after Winter Storm Fern
Jan 26, 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
Jan 23, 2026
MidAmerican Energy employees are heading to Oklahoma to help respond to a major winter storm.
Categories: Infrastructure, Community, Restoration
Signups begin for states’ 2025 heating assistance programs
Oct 31, 2025
MidAmerican Energy reminds customers who struggle with wintertime heating bills that there may be financial help available.
Categories: Customer Service, Community
MidAmerican selects two building projects for 2025 Excellence in Energy Efficient Design Awards
Sep 26, 2025
Pottawattamie County Roads Operation Center and Southeast Polk Middle School awarded for reducing energy usage at least 60% over baseline designs required by building code.
Categories: Energy Efficiency, Community
MidAmerican proposes minor bill charge for system reliability and safety costs
Apr 3, 2025
MidAmerican Energy filed a request with the Iowa Utilities Commission Tuesday seeking approval to add a nominal charge to natural gas bills.
Categories: Regulatory, Infrastructure
Iowa cities grow energy savings through MidAmerican “Trees Please!” awards
Mar 25, 2025
MidAmerican is awarding $134,600 in “Trees Please!” grant funding to 59 Iowa cities.
Categories: Energy Efficiency, Community
MidAmerican proposes generation projects to meet growing energy demand
Feb 17, 2025
MidAmerican proposes two new generation projects to best serve its customers.
Categories: Renewables, Solar, Infrastructure
MidAmerican Energy Foundation commits $100,000 to support disaster recovery efforts in impacted communities
Nov 14, 2024
As communities continue to recover from natural disasters that impacted parts of MidAmerican Energy Company’s service area this year, the MidAmerican Energy Foundation has committed $100,000 to support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Categories: Community
MidAmerican releases long-term plan to meet projected Iowa economic and customer demand growth with reliable and affordable energy
Nov 1, 2024
MidAmerican releases long-term plan to meet projected Iowa economic and customer demand growth with reliable and affordable energy
Categories: Renewables, Regulatory, Customer Service, Wind, Solar, Infrastructure
Help with heating bills: low-income assistance available
Oct 29, 2024
MidAmerican Energy reminds customers who struggle with wintertime heating bills that there may be financial help available.
Categories: Customer Service, Community
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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.
12 ways to save energy and money this winter
Categories: Energy Efficiency
There are easier ways to save on your heating bill than shivering through winter. Try our tips to keep your home warm and energy efficient.
Six ways to keep your refrigerator or freezer running efficiently
Categories: Energy Efficiency
Don’t lose your cool! 6 ways to conserve with your fridge and freezer this summer