Arizona Fuel Funds

• Utilities and customers contribute funds for energy assistance.
• In 1996, Tucson Electric Power Company set aside $4.5 million
  in shareholder funds for the Low-Income Fund for
  Emergencies (LIFE) Fund. The interest generated from the fund
  has been used to offset cuts in LIHEAP. It is administered by
  the Salvation Army.

• A statewide fund, called the Home Energy Assistance Fund, was established in 2008. It is administered by the Arizona Community Action Association through community action program offices in every county.

LEVERAGING (includes church and community donations)

2010: $2.4 million
2009: $2 million
2007: $2.3 million
2006: $1.6 million
2005: $1.8 million
2004: $1.8 million
2003: $557,884
2002: $476,103
2001: $625,450
2000: $582,962
1999: $367,826
1998: $407,452
1997: $496,252
1996: $144,087
1995: $125,823