216A.102 - ENERGY CRISIS FUND.
216A.102 ENERGY CRISIS FUND.
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.
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 developed by the division of community action
agencies of the department of human rights, the fund may be used to
negotiate reconnection of essential utility services with the energy
provider. Section History: Recent Form
88 Acts, ch 1175, §6
C89, § 601K.102
91 Acts, ch 270, § 6
C93, § 216A.102
2002 Acts, ch 1119, §146; 2008 Acts, ch 1126, §14, 33