LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts LIHEAP Application Sites LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding
$67,802,538 - regular block grant
$9,126,905 - emergency contingency funds
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level 150% Federal Poverty Level
LIHEAP FY 2008 Benefit
Heating: $390 average
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2006 Heating)
89,638
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: November 1 – April 15 (October 1 start for seniors and disabled)
Crisis: Year-round
Utility
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Aquila
Provides CAP agencies with funding for weatherization recruitment and installation. Weatherization improvements include floor, ceiling, and wall insulation; band joist; water heating measures (pipe wrap, water heater blankets, low-flow showerheads, and faucet aerators); and air infiltration measures.
Locate a local agency
1-800-303-0752 www.aquila.com/services/programs/homes-lowincome-ia.php
MidAmerican Energy
Funding for low-income weatherization is available to customers year-round. MidAmerican's energy efficiency department, with assistance from the Iowa Department of Human Rights, administers the program and distributes funds specifically earmarked for home improvements to low-income customer homes.
Contact: local community action agency or the Iowa Bureau of Weatherization at 1-515-281-3861
HomeCheck
Free energy assessment for homes built before December 31, 1994 includes installation of water heater blanket, pipe insulation, low-flow faucet aerators and shower heads, waterbed mattress pad and energy-efficient light bulbs. 1-800-545-0762
www.midamericanenergy.com/html/energy3g.asp
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
EMBRACE IOWA
A
program sponsored by the Des
Moines Register that
helps Iowans who need immediate
financial assistance and are unable
to receive help through other existing
programs.
All applications must be made
at an Iowa Community Action
Agency. Check for local
phone listings at 515-283-4569.
Alliant Energy
Hometown Care Energy Fund
Recipients include older citizens on fixed incomes, families struggling with medical problems or a job loss, and eligible people still trying to pay off last winter's high heating bills. Funds are administered by regional community action programs. Alliant Energy adds a 25 percent matching gift for every customer contribution.
1-800-ALLIANT www.alliantenergy.com/hometowncare
Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills in Lee county. All donations go directly to local people in need that meet criteria established by each individual program's guidelines. Contact Southeast Iowa Community Action, 319-524-6383.
Access Energy Cooperative
ReCare
Customer donations fund an energy assistance program to assist the elderly and other low income consumers pay their winter heating bills.
319-385-1577 or 1-866-242-4232
Butler County REC
RECare
Customer donations provide local community action agencies with funds to help low-income families pay for winter heating bills and weatherize their homes.
319-267-2726 or 888-267-2726 www.butlerrec.com/
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
RECare
Customer donations provide local community action agencies with funds to help low-income families pay for winter heating bills and weatherize their homes.
641-932-7126
East-Central Iowa REC
RECare
Customer donations provide local community action agencies with funds to help low-income families pay for winter heating bills and weatherize their homes.
319-443-4343 or 1-877-850-4343 www.ecirec.coop/member/recare.shtml
Harlan Municipal Utilities
Project Share
The Project Share program is a voluntary contribution program. A committee consisting of representatives from HMU, Shelby County Human Services and local Community Action Agency (West Central Development Corp) determines the distribution of funds received. All traditional types of households are eligible for assistance.
712-755-5182 www.hmu-harlan.com/SpecialPrograms.htm#Project%20Share
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative
RECare
Members provide funds that are distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of low-income consumers' homes.
1-800-822-5591 or 712-647-2727 www.hcrec.coop/Community/recare/index.html
Operation Round-Up®
Member donations provide funds to organizations and individuals in need and also for family emergency disasters. Fill out an application online for an individual or family or print an online application to mail. www.ilec.coop/aspx/general/default.aspx?PageID=195
RECare
Members provide funds that are distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of low-income consumers' homes.
Mid-American Energy Company
I CARE
I CARE assists those who are unemployed, living on fixed or low incomes or experiencing a family crisis by helping pay their heating bills or making their homes more energy efficient. To qualify, customers must also meet their state's LIHEAP guidelines.
1-888-427-5632 www.midamericanenergy.com/html/service9.asp
Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative
Operation Round Up
Customer donations provide funds for non-profit organizations, individuals in need and family emergency disasters. Application forms are available at the REC office and should be received for review no later than the 15th of the month at the end of each quarter.
712-755-2166 or 1-800-234-5122 www.nvrec.com/roundup.htm
Northwest Rural Electric Cooperative
1-800-383-0476
Operation Round Up
Customer-donated funds may be used to help non-profit charitable organizations, individual family disasters, worthwhile community causes and school projects. Applications are available at Northwest's three offices. www.nwrec.com/programs/programs_roundup.php
RECare
Members provide funds that are distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of low-income consumers' homes.
Peoples Natural Gas/Energy One
Project H.E.L.P.E.R.
1-800-303-0752
Prairie Energy Cooperative
RECare
Members provide funds that are distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of low-income consumers' homes.
641-923-2654 or 1-888-225-8707
Rideta Electric Cooperative, Inc.
RECare
Customers provide funds to be distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of homes of low-income consumers.
515-464-2244 or email
Southwest Service Iowa Cooperative
RECare
Members provide funds that are distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of low-income consumers' homes.
Corning 641-322-3165
Stanton 712-829-2211
