EXHIBIT 12.1

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY
COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(In Millions)
(Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended				Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	June 30, 2015			2014			2013			2012			2011			2010
Earnings available for fixed charges:
Net income from continuing operations	$	225		$	417		$	350		$	355		$	319		$	357
Add (deduct):
Income tax (benefit) expense		(66	)		(104	)		(103	)		(99	)		(17	)		(49	)
Total fixed charges		91			178			162			153			166			163
		25			74			59			54			149			114
Total earnings available for fixed charges	$	250		$	491		$	409		$	409		$	468		$	471
Fixed Charges:
Interest on long-term debt	$	88		$	173		$	150		$	142		$	157		$	155
Other interest charges		1			1			1			1			1			1
Estimated interest portion of rental expense		2			4			11			10			8			7
Total fixed charges	$	91		$	178		$	162		$	153		$	166		$	163
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		2.7			2.8			2.5			2.7			2.8			2.9