One of Alliant Energy’s core values is to Make Things Better for our world and our customers – especially those who may be struggling financially. We want to inform you about resources that can help you stay on track with your energy bills. Because we know it’s not just about receiving energy assistance. It’s about having peace of mind.
Click below for more information.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Crisis Funding
The federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households with a one-time payment toward heating costs. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis between November 1 and April 30 of each year.
Additional crisis funds may be available through LIHEAP for households who meet income guidelines and can demonstrate financial hardship. You can apply for crisis funds even if you have already received LIHEAP funding.
Click here to find the latest LIHEAP and Crisis Funding information, including guidelines, application deadlines and more.
Hometown Care Energy Fund
The Hometown Care Energy Fund is supported by Alliant Energy customers, employees, retirees and shareowners. The dollars collected are allocated to community-based nonprofit organizations and distributed to income-qualified customers in need.
Options to help manage your bill
Our online portal, My Account, is a great way to manage your monthly bill, especially if you’re concerned about making payments. My Account allows you to
Pay with a credit card
Set up a fixed recurring payment
Request a payment extension
Set up a payment arrangement to pay back a past-due bill over time
Learn more about payment arrangements and extensions by signing in, or signing up, at alliantenergy.com/myaccount.
Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program
The Wisconsin Help for Homeowners is a statewide program that provides support for households who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Up to $40,000 per household may be available to help pay mortgages, utilities, local property taxes and more.
The state of Wisconsin has created the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help renters who are struggling to pay rent and utility bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If qualified, you could receive up to 12 months of financial assistance.
Your household may qualify if you:
Rent a home or unit in the state of Wisconsin.
Can demonstrate that at least one member of your household either qualifies for unemployment or has significantly reduced income or incurred significant costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Are at risk for eviction or experiencing homelessness.
Earn a household income at or below 80% of the county median income. View median income by county.
The Hometown Care Energy Fund is supported by Alliant Energy customers, employees, retirees and shareowners. The dollars collected are distributed to qualifying customer accounts as funding is available.
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) and Crisis Funding
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program provides funds for heating and electric costs, as well as energy crisis situations. If you are approved to receive LIHEAP funding, you will also automatically qualify for Public Benefits assistance through Wisconsin’s Public Benefits program.
Find more information on WHEAP, including income guidelines, application deadlines and more, on their website.
Customers who are experiencing a financial burden may also qualify for financial assistance through the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund (KWW/CF). If you do not meet the income requirements for LIHEAP, you may still qualify for KWW/CF.
Our online portal, My Account, is a great way to manage your monthly bill, especially if you’re concerned about making payments. My Account allows you to
Pay with a credit card
Set up a fixed recurring payment
Request a payment extension
You can even set up a payment arrangement to pay back a past-due bill over time
Learn more about payment arrangements and extensions by signing in, or signing up, at alliantenergy.com/myaccount.
