Atmos Energy Iowa Sharing the Warmth utility bill assistance

The Atmos Energy Sharing the Warmth resource in Iowa is an emergency financial assistance program that helps pay some utility bills. The money paid out from the program is the result of donations from the community. There are usually hundreds of customers supported each year, with thousands of dollars donated to the service on an annual basis.

The goal is to help certain qualified customers keep their utilities on, and all applicants need to live in Iowa as Almost covers multiple states. All sorts of bills can be paid, including electric, heat, light, natural gas, kerosene, and others. The funds from the Atmos Energy Sharing the Warmth program allow the customer to find other, more long term sustainable options. The assistance from the program are most effective when combined with the following.

-Emergency utility bill help from local charities as well as community action agencies.

-LIHEAP grants, which is a federal government funded program.

-Weatherization can help customers save money on their utility bills, which is a great solution as well when combined with Atmos Energy Sharing the Warmth.

-The company also does free energy assessments checking for drafts, reviews caulking, and they take other steps.

-Drastic steps including moving to a new property that is more affordable to live in.

-Payment plans from the company which help with any utility bills that are in past due status.

Other options can be explored too. The customer care team at Atmos Energy will assess the situation with the customer. The donations are only a part of the assistance that is offered. Generally some form of payment plan is also given to the lower income, struggling household.

 

 

More information on applying or donating

A struggling customer, with a one time financial hardship, may call the company to apply for utility bill assistance. The primary phone number to dial is 319-524-6383, and this is the regional community action agency. As noted, the family who needs help should also ask about what else they can do for their energy bills. Whether it is to conserve/save power or apply for other financial aid, customers should be sure to ask.

Donations are always welcome as well. Every dollar amount will be used effectively by program administers, whether it is $5 or $100. One hundred percent of those funds go to help the poor, low income, elderly, and vulnerable pay their utility bills. Both staff from a local community action agency in Iowa as well as the staff at Atmos ensure the money is paid out properly to those who are most in need.

When it comes to contributing, there are a few ways to do so. This includes one time donations as well as a round up service, which takes your currently monthly utility bill and rounds it up to the next highest dollar amount. The incremental funds go to the overall pool of money allocated to Atmos Energy Sharing the Warmth.
For more information, whether to apply or donate, dial  319-524-6383. Note this is the Atmos Energy Iowa Sharing the Warmth, and it is only for residents in that state.