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MidAmerican Proposes Gas Rate Hike | Des Moines News
MidAmerican Energy is proposing a 5% hike in natural gas delivery rates to fund critical infrastructure upgrades—replacing aging pipes, modernizing tech, and ensuring safety and reliability—without raising the cost of the gas itself. The average monthly bill would only increase by about $2.89, still keeping rates lower than 20 years ago and among the lowest in Iowa. The Iowa Utilities Commission will decide final approval, with a temporary increase refundable if the final rate is lower. Public meetings in September invite customer input. This is framed as a necessary investment to prevent…
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