MidAmerican Energy Company

Meet Evie, one of our partner landowners and an advocate for renewable energy! She hosts three of our wind turbines on her 160-acre farm in Iowa. The annual lease payments helped her keep the family farm operable and chip away at farm debt, all while helping to generate clean wind energy for Iowans! See the story from CBS News: https://cbsn.ws/3z1lwib

Today, we honor Juneteenth, which recognizes the day when federal troops freed the last enslaved people in Texas, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The MidAmerican Energy Foundation is proud to support Iowa Juneteenth Observance in raising awareness of our history and of the lived experiences of Black people across the country.

Today is Global Wind Day! For 20 years, we have invested in clean, renewable energy generated from our 3,400+ wind turbines across Iowa. In 2023, we paid approximately $47.7 million in property tax payments on our wind turbines spanning 33 counties, providing funding to schools, roads and bridges, county health services and emergency responders. It's no wonder why it's such a breeze to celebrate today! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2VNTXlh

School may be out, but internships are in! Last week, we hosted a three-day intern experience, complete with networking opportunities, tours, panels and volunteer events. Seventy-five MidAmerican interns helped with three different CARES events at the end of the third day - removing weeds and cleaning toys at Conmigo Early Education Center, beautifying the playground at the The Blank Park Zoo and building over 70 bikes for underprivileged students with Variety, the Children's Charity. We are happy to support the future of the energy industry by continuing to host experiences like these! 💪

We are happy to support the Principal Charity Classic again this year. This weekend, "swing" by and visit us at the brand new Sustainability Grove to learn more about our journey to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions! 🏌️♂️

Are you a contractor or first responder? We have resources for you and your team! Our free training materials can help you gain a more detailed understanding of regulatory safety standards and how to stay safe in specific scenarios. Explore our guidelines and best practices for you and your crew: https://bit.ly/3RACN7d

Today is National Bike to Work Day, and there's no better time to spotlight recent retiree Daniel Smith. He rode his bike to work at our Davenport office - no matter the season - every day for the 40 years that he worked with us. That's over 55,000 miles, which is the equivalent of riding twice around the Earth! Thank you for your contributions and enjoy your well-deserved reTIREment! 🚲

A few weeks ago, our CARES crew joined United Way Quad Cities in a record-breaking volunteer turnout for their annual Day of Caring. Our volunteers got to work, traveling out to the Amowa Forest Preserve in East Moline, Illinois, to remove invasive species for Living Lands & Waters. Their efforts were even featured on KWQC TV-6 News! Check it out: https://bit.ly/3QpnE93

Small businesses make a BIG difference in our communities. That's why we're happy to support small and mid-sized facilities with our Small Business Express offering. Are you ready to save energy and reduce out-of-pocket costs on your next improvement project? Get started: https://bit.ly/3oPwGRU

Kelcey Brown, our president and CEO, is a founding member of Veterans In Energy and has served as the treasurer since the organization's beginning. A few of the leaders in our own employee resource group, VETRN, had the opportunity to present Kelcey with a Veterans in Energy (VIE) leadership award earlier this month. Her service in the energy industry for the past nine years has impacted thousands of veterans, leaving an impactful legacy on our company and the energy industry as a whole!