Alliant Energy assisting customers with paying energy bills Through programs like LI-HEAP and the Hometown Care Energy Fund, the utility company is making sure no customer goes cold or left in the dark Posted: Dec 23, 2020 7:49 AM Posted By: Alex Jirgens MASON CITY, Iowa - The pandemic has made it impossible for some people to pay their monthly bills, like heating and electric. And that problem becomes critical when it gets cold. Now that we're officially in the winter season, Alliant Energy is working with local non-profit organizations like community action agencies to make it easier for customers to pay through programs including LI-HEAP and the Hometown Care Energy Fund. The fund provides customers with financial assistance to cover their bills.