This case does not set rates directly, but the new solar plant it approves will eventually be paid for through customer rates, and MidAmerican has said data center growth is a major reason it is needed.
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MidAmerican Energy natural gas rate increase
Pending Base rate case, natural gas, docket RPU-2026-0001 before the Iowa Utilities Commission.
+$3a month
on a typical bill, if approved as asked
As published, on a typical $58 bill.
Fileddate not published
HearingSep 9, 2026
Decisionpending
On billsafter the decision
MidAmerican Energy filed a request in July 2026 to raise natural gas delivery rates in Iowa, which only covers the cost of delivering gas, not the price of the gas itself. As proposed, a typical residential customer's monthly gas bill would rise by about 2.89 dollars, or roughly 5 percent, from 55.60 dollars to 58.49 dollars. The Iowa Utilities Commission has scheduled public comment meetings in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Sioux City in September 2026 before making a final decision.
What it means for your bill: If approved as filed, this would add about $2.89 a month to a typical household's natural gas bill; it does not involve data centers.
- Status
- Pending
- Utility
- MidAmerican Energy
- Commission
- Iowa Utilities Commission
- Docket
- RPU-2026-0001
- Requested
- 5.2% residential
- Typical bill change
- +$2.89 a month on a $58 bill
- Next hearing
- September 9, 2026
- Last checked
- August 29, 2026
How to comment
The Iowa Utilities Commission accepts written comments on the docket while the case is open, and holds public hearings on major cases. Commission site. Office of Consumer Advocate represents households in this case.
Sources
- MidAmerican Energy proposing natural gas delivery rate increase, KCRG, 2026-07-07
- IUC issues order approving customer notices for MidAmerican Energy Company proposed rate increase, Iowa Utilities Commission
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