The Hometown Care Energy Fund provides up to $500 to eligible homes to help with heating and cooling costs during winter months. Alliant Energy operates the program and makes sure donated funds stay local. Funds are distributed within the county from which the donation is received. Alliant Energy designated $2 million to start the donations for the heating season. The company invites its own employees and stakeholders, and all customers to contribute if they can. Donations can be made one-time or with a monthly contribution on their bill.
The donations are typically given to households that qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), individuals over 60 years old who are on a fixed income without alternative funds, and those who are disabled and unable to be economically self-sufficient.
Learn more about the Hometown Care Energy Fund at alliantenergy.com/hometown/care