CEDAR RAPIDS – Alliant Energy today announced that it is making a donation of $2 million to its Hometown Care Energy Fund, which helps income-eligible customers across its service area with heating costs.
During the last heating season, Alliant Energy employees, retirees and customers contributed about $250,000. Alliant Energy shareowners also contributed $2 million. These combined funds helped roughly 7,000 local households with their energy costs.
“I’m proud that our Alliant Energy communities share our values of caring for those neighbors who struggle financially during the critical winter months,” said Patricia L. Kampling, Alliant Energy chairman, president and CEO.
The contributions by Alliant Energy’s shareowners are not included in the rates charged to utility customers.
Funds are distributed to customers by community action agencies in Iowa.
Income-eligible Alliant Energy customers in Iowa can apply for funding here.