Voluntary Customer Contribution Fund (CCF)

Under Iowa law, energy utilities are required to operate a fund that allows utility customers to voluntarily contribute money for deposit in a low-income heating assistance fund. The contributions are used to assist low-income Iowans in paying their energy bills and with weatherization. Each gas and electric utility operates an independent fund under such names as Project Share, RECare, I CARE, etc. These contributions are generally recognized as tax deductible.

Funds not distributed during a fiscal year are carried forward to the next fiscal year. 

2023 Filings

Utilities are required to file the annual report for the review period ending on June 30 by September 30 each year.

See filing instructions and common questions for more information about CCF reporting.

Download the 2023 CCF report form.

Customer Contribution Fund Annual Report 

The information reported by utilities is compiled by IUB staff into the tracking spreadsheet that is available upon request. Annual updates are generally provided in the fall after fiscal-year data is completed. 

View the statewide CCF report for fiscal year 2022.

For questions regarding the FY 2022 report, email IUB Customer Service staff at customer@iub.iowa.gov or call 515-725-7321 or 877-565-4450. 

CUSTOMER CONTRIBUTION FUND REPORT - FY 2022
Number of Customers Contributing10,110
Total Funds Contributed (including matching funds)$2,851,147
Total Funds Distributed$629,903
Number of Households Assisted1,808
Average Assistance Per Household$348