MADISON, Wis. – We’re making a donation of $2 million to our Hometown Care Energy Fund, which helps income-eligible customers across Alliant Energy’s service area keep up with heating costs.
Our Hometown Care Energy Fund collects donations from Alliant Energy shareowners, employees, retirees and customers. Over the past year, our customers, employees and retirees gave more than $250,000 through optional contributions. Alliant Energy’s contribution of $2 million comes from shareowners and is not included in the rates charged to utility customers.
Donations are distributed by community action agencies in Iowa and Minnesota and by Energy Services Inc.’s Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund in Wisconsin.
Income-eligible Alliant Energy customers can apply for funding as follows:
In Wisconsin, through their County Energy Assistance office
In Iowa, through their Community Action Agency
In Minnesota, through their County Energy Assistance office
The funds will be dispersed to the agencies this month. For more information on the Hometown Care Energy Fund, visit alliantenergy.com/hometowncare.
I know there is some controversy over Alliant, but, I took advantage of their rebate program and insulated my home last year and it was the best thing I have ever done. Lowered my bill by $60 a month.
I had Alliant come and do an audit of my house. The tech they sent was really knowledgable. I learned a few things too. He installed 12 new energy-efficient bulbs. He showed how leaving electronics plugged in will run your bill up, even when you are not using them and they are turned off.