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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):
Estimated average cost of electricity in Urbandale (Dollars/kWh as of December 31, 2014):
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
Several providers serve Urbandale and offer an array of advanced services to businesses:
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
- Commercial: $8.90
- Industrial: $5.53
- Residential: $10.97
Estimated average cost of electricity in Urbandale (Dollars/kWh as of December 31, 2014):
- Commercial: $0.0788
- Industrial: $0.0490
- Residential: $0.0959
- Commercial: $0.1075
- Industrial: $0.0701
- Residential: $0.1250
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
- 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)
Several providers serve Urbandale and offer an array of advanced services to businesses: