MidAmerican proposes solar energy, natural gas projects

MidAmerican proposes solar energy, natural gas projects for Iowa
MidAmerican Energy is proposing two new generation projects to best serve its customers – particularly during times when they need it most and regardless of the weather, according to a news release. MidAmerican has filed plans with the Iowa Utilities Commission to build a solar energy project across several sites in Iowa that is expected to
MidAmerican Energy proposes building $600 million gas plant, 800 megawatts of solar
MidAmerican Energy proposes building a $600 million natural gas in southern Iowa to meet peak demand, along with 800 megawatts of solar across Iowa.
Iowa utility files plans for hundreds of megawatts of new solar, gas generation
The company argues these projects will "help the company keep rates affordable" while still ensuring a reliable supply.
Natural gas usage up, wind energy high for MidAmerican Energy during bitterly-cold stretch
The cold weather can mean your energy consumption goes up and the folks at MidAmerican Energy are prepared for these long stretches of frigid temperatures.
MidAmerican files plans for solar energy, natural gas-fired combustion turbines projects
MidAmerican Energy announced new proposed projects to add solar energy sites and two natural gas-fired combustion turbines as demand for electricity grows.
MidAmerican Energy announces ambitious Iowa solar energy project
MidAmerican Energy announced a proposal Monday for two new generation projects in an effort to promote affordable and reliable power for its customer
MidAmerican Energy proposes building $600 million natural gas plant
MidAmerican Energy, in an effort to address what it describes as a “looming energy supply shortfall” is proposing to build a $600 million natural gas-fired combustion turbine project in Adair County and increase its solar energy footprint in Iowa.
MidAmerican Energy asks state regulators to approve two electric projects
MidAmerican Energy is seeking approval from the Iowa Utilities Commission to build two new electric producing projects. MidAmerican spokesman Geoff Greenwood says one is a solar energy project across six sites in Iowa with the goal of producing up to 800 megawatts of power.
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Environmental advocates warn of pollution from MidAmerican's coal plant in Council Bluffs
The byproducts of burning coal can cause significant health issues, according to a recent warning from an environmental ...
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Sprawling solar farm near Iowa City might be online in 2028
MidAmerican Energy has tentative plans to complete a 900-acre solar energy farm south of Iowa City that stalled several years ...
MidAmerican Energy customers in Johnston face higher fees
MidAmerican Energy electric and gas customers in Johnston will soon see their bills go up. Tuesday, the city approved raising ...
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Power crews double up in extreme cold to allow for warmup breaks
A supervisor at the company said a typical job that would take two workers now would have four to create warmup breaks. The ...