INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
MidAmerican Energy Company on Form S-3 of our report dated January 18, 2001,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of MidAmerican Energy Company for
the year ended December 31, 2000, as amended, and to the reference to us under
the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration
Statement.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Des Moines, Iowa
April 27, 2001