If you need help paying your utility bills, contact one of these organizations.

	Iowa Weatherization Assistance Program - federal grant program established to help reduce the heating and cooling costs for low-income persons through improving the energy efficiency of their homes
	Iowa Low-income Energy Assistance Program - program to assist qualifying households with the payment of a portion of their residential winter heating costs
	Iowa Division of Community Action Agencies  - through the "RECare" program of Iowa's Rural Electric Cooperatives, distribute funds to help the elderly and other low-income families pay for winter heating bills
	Operation "Round Up" - program by several local power companies provides energy assistance funds to local nonprofit organizations and individuals in need:   Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative   Northwest Rural Electric Cooperative
	"Black Hills Cares" - program by Aquila, Inc. provides funds for utility bills or repairs to vital heating or cooling equipment
	"I CARE" - program by Mid-American Energy Company assists needy individuals with their heating bills
	Make your home more energy efficient