Urbandale has a competitive market for telecommunications as well as having electricity, gas, and water rates that significantly beat the national average. 

Electricity & Natural Gas
MidAmerican Energy: By providing their customers with reliable electric service, stable rates, updated infrastructure and award-winning energy-efficiency programs, MidAmerican creates an outstanding environment for business. 

Natural Gas Cost Comparison
Estimated average cost of natural gas in Urbandale (Dollars/Mcf as of December 31, 2014):

• Commercial: $8.23
• Industrial: $7.80
• Residential: $10.18

Estimated average cost of natural gas nationally:

• Commercial: $8.90
• Industrial: $5.53
• Residential: $10.97

Electricity Cost Comparison
Estimated average cost of electricity in Urbandale (Dollars/kWh as of December 31, 2014):

• Commercial: $0.0788
• Industrial: $0.0490
• Residential: $0.0959

Estimated average cost of electricity nationally:

• Commercial: $0.1075
• Industrial: $0.0701
• Residential: $0.1250

Water & Wastewater
Urbandale Water Utility: As a member of the regional water and wastewater system, Urbandale can ensure businesses an abundant water supply and ample wastewater treatment capacity.

Water

• Connection fee: $1,551/acre
• System capacity: 14,250 gallons per minute (gpm)
• Water rate: $4/month + $4.47/1,000 gallons

Sewer

• Max capacity: 200 mgd
• Average flow rates: 50-134 mgd
• Sewer rate: $2.90/month + $3.25/1,000 gallons (Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District)
• Sewer rate: $2.90/month + $3.75/1,000 gallons (Urbandale/Windsor Heights Sanitary Sewer District)

Telecommunications
Several providers serve Urbandale and offer an array of advanced services to businesses:

• Century Link
• Consolidated Communications
• Iowa Network Services
• Mediacom
• Windstream