COMMUNITY PROFILES / SETTLING IN
With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the metropolitan area. For specific providers in your community, contact your town clerk — or your county clerk if you reside in an unincorporated area.
Electricity
MidAmerican Energy
Serving Council Bluffs, IA
888-427-5632
https://www.midamericanenergy.com
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)
Serving Omaha Metro
877-536-4131
https://www.oppd.com/
Natural Gas
Black Hills Energy
Serving Omaha/Council Bluffs
800-303-0752
https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/
Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD)
Serving Omaha Metro
402-554-6666
https://www.mudomaha.com/
MidAmerican Energy
Serving Council Bluffs, IA
888-427-5632
https://www.midamericanenergy.com
Water
Council Bluffs Water Works
Serving Council Bluffs, IA
712-328-1006
https://www.cbwaterworks.com/
Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD)
Serving Omaha Metro
402-554-6666
https://www.mudomaha.com/
Solid Waste Removal
City of Omaha
Service Hotline
402-444-5238
Recycling
402-444-4500
https://www.wasteline.org/
Snow Removal
City of Omaha Public Works
Street Maintenance Department
402-444-4919
https://publicworks.cityofomaha.org/
Cable Television
Cox Communications
Metro Omaha/Council Bluffs
402- 933-3000
https://www.cox.com/residential/home.html
Telephone
Century Link
Metro Omaha/Council Bluffs
800-475-7526
https://www.centurylink.com/
Cox Communications
Metro Omaha/Council Bluffs
402- 933-3000
https://www.cox.com/residential/home.html
U.S. Post Office
United States Postal Service
Online Movers Guide
https://www.usps.com/
Utility Information Resources
Iowa Utilities Board
https://iub.iowa.gov/
Ensures quality utility services at affordable, fair prices
Nebraska Public Service Commission
https://psc.nebraska.gov/
Ensures quality utility services at affordable, fair prices
Energy Shopping
https://www.energyshop.com/
Comparative costs for gas and electric suppliers
