https://solarexaminer.com/tags/midamerican-energy/Recent content in MidAmerican Energy on Solar ExaminerHugoen-usSolar ExaminerSun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://solarexaminer.com/posts/iowa-electricity-rate-changes-2026/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://solarexaminer.com/posts/iowa-electricity-rate-changes-2026/<p>Iowa did not have a base rate change on October 1, 2026. The state&rsquo;s two large utilities are in different positions: Alliant Energy is under a base rate freeze, and MidAmerican Energy is seeking an increase.</p> <p>This article covers Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light) and MidAmerican Energy. It does not cover cooperatives or municipal utilities.</p> <h2 id="quick-summary">Quick Summary</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Item</th> <th>Utility</th> <th>Status</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Base rates</td> <td>Alliant</td> <td>Changed October 2024; frozen until at least late 2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Riders</td> <td>Alliant</td> <td>Changing in 2026; bills expected to rise</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Proposed rate increase</td> <td>MidAmerican</td> <td>Docket RPU-2026-0001; comment meetings Sept. 8 to 10, 2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>October 1, 2026</td> <td>Both</td> <td>No base rate change found</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="alliant-frozen-base-rates-moving-riders">Alliant: Frozen Base Rates, Moving Riders</h2> <p>Alliant&rsquo;s Iowa outlook page says new base rates took effect in October 2024, and that a moratorium &ldquo;keeps base rates stable until at least late-2029.&rdquo;</p>