Iowa Code 216A.102 – Energy crisis fund
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1. An energy crisis fund is created in the state treasury. Moneys deposited in the fund shall be used to assist low-income families who qualify for the low-income home energy assistance program to avoid loss of essential heating.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 216A.102
- Department: means the department of health and human services. See Iowa Code 249L.2
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
2. The fund may receive moneys including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Moneys appropriated by the general assembly for the fund.
b. After July 1, 1988, unclaimed patronage dividends of electric cooperative corporations or associations shall be applied to the fund following the time specified in section 556.12 for claiming the dividend from the holder.
c. The fund may also receive contributions from customer contribution funds established under section 476.66.
3. Under rules adopted by the department, the fund may be used to negotiate reconnection of essential utility services with the energy provider.