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MidAmerican Energy Company Announces System Upgrade and Voltage Conversion Project in Pocahontas County, Iowa

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Jun 17, 2025 — 1 min read

A system upgrade and voltage conversion project is underway in Pocahontas County, Iowa, as announced by MidAmerican Energy Company. The project involves the reconstruction of aging 34.5 kV transmission lines to more reliable modern standards and seeks permission from the Iowa Utilities Board to operate them as 69 kV transmission lines. This upgrade is part of MidAmerican's comprehensive system upgrade plan, aimed at meeting the electrical needs of new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The project is scheduled to begin on July 21, 2025, and is expected to be completed by November 21, 2025, weather permitting.

Key Takeaways:

MidAmerican Energy Company is undertaking a system upgrade and voltage conversion project in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
The project involves the reconstruction of aging 34.5 kV transmission lines to 69 kV transmission lines.
The upgrade aims to meet the electrical needs of new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
The project is part of MidAmerican's comprehensive system upgrade plan.
Landowners, tenants, trustees, or interested parties with properties near the project route have been notified.
The project schedule indicates construction will begin on July 21, 2025, and be completed by November 21, 2025.
Right of Way Agent Craig Kimble can be contacted with questions or concerns at 515-281-2604 or Craig.Kimble@midamerican.com.

Statistics:

The project involves the reconstruction of 34.5 kV transmission lines to 69 kV transmission lines.
The project is scheduled to begin on July 21, 2025, and be completed by November 21, 2025.
The transmission line in question is located in public right-of-way near the properties of interested parties.
The upgrade is intended to meet the electrical needs of new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Sources:

MidAmerican Energy Company, Exhibits to the petition filed with the Board for the amendment to the line.
MidAmerican Energy Company, petition filed with the Iowa Utilities Commission on June 18, 2025, E-22552.

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