CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Energy companies are facing increased energy demand, as much of the country is facing record colds. Some companies have implemented power outages in several states and this could have an impact on Yowans.
Our coverage partner at KCCI-TV reports that companies requesting outages are part of the so-called “Southwest Power Pool,” which is made up of a utility group from 14 states, including Iowa. Much of western Iowa is served by the Southwest Power Pool.
The Humboldt Corn Belt Power Cooperative tells customers that there may be intermittent power outages that last 45 minutes.
MidAmerican Energy requires its customers to maintain their natural gas consumption during extreme cold. The company said its systems are operating as expected, but the flow of natural gas to Iowa has been affected by frozen wells in the southern United States.
Alliant Energy said it plans to have enough sources to supply its customers with natural gas and electricity.
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