Office of Consumer Advocate (Utilities)

The Consumer Advocate's statutory responsibility is to investigate the legality of rates and practices of all utility companies subject to the jurisdiction of the Iowa Utilities Board, and to represent consumers and the public generally before state and federal agencies concerning those matters.

The Office of Consumer Advocate is a separate division of the Iowa Attorney General's Office. It was established by the Iowa General Assembly in 1983. The Consumer Advocate is the chief administrative officer of the division.

Report by the OCA on the Status of Energy Efficiency Programs in Iowa for the Year 2007, January 2009.

Contact:

Office of Consumer Advocate
310 Maple Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0063
Phone: 515/281-5984
Fax: 515/242-6564
Email: Office of Consumer Advocate