There are several income qualifying programs available to help low-income residents save energy and receive discounts on their utility bills. For assistance in understanding which programs you may qualify for, contact Central Coast Energy Services by calling 1-888-728-3637. See below for program qualification requirement.
- Is your household income less than the values in <b>column #1</b> in the table below?
If so, with the permission of the homeowner, reduce your bill by upgrading your home’s energy efficiency at no cost:
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• Free on-site home inspection
• No-cost energy efficiency improvements like installation of insulation, caulking and light bulbs, and replacement of appliances like refrigerators, water heaters and furnaces
• Details at www.energyservices.org, apply at 1-866-728-3637
If so, and you have trouble paying your utilities bill or face immediate shutoff, get financial help:
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)
• Utility payment assistance of up to $307 once per year
• Homes facing shutoff notices may receive fast help
• Details at www.energyservices.org, apply at 1-866-728-3637
- Is your household income less than the values in <b>column #2</b> in the table below?
If so, get a 20% discount on your energy bill with the
PG&E California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)
• 20% discount on energy bill
• Details at www.pge.com/care or 1-866-743-2273
If so, improve your home energy efficiency at no cost with
PG&E Energy Savings Assistance Program
• Free home energy audit
• No-cost energy efficiency improvements like installation of insulation, caulking and light bulbs, and replacement of appliances like refrigerators, water heaters and furnaces
• Details at www.pge.com/esap or 1-800-989-9744
If so, improve your home energy efficiency at no cost with
PG&E Energy Savings Assistance Program
• Free home energy audit
• No-cost energy efficiency improvements like installation of insulation, caulking and light bulbs, and replacement of appliances like refrigerators, water heaters and furnaces
• Details at www.pge.com/esap or 1-800-989-9744
If so, and you need one-time financial assistance with your energy bill apply for PG&E
Relief for Energy Assistance Through Community Help (REACH) Program
• One-time assistance in times of crisis that pays for late energy bill up to $300
• Details at www.pge.com/esap or 1-800-989-9744
- Do you own your home, and your household income is less than the values in <b>column #3</b> in the table below?
If so, receive no-cost solar panels through
GRID Alternatives
• No-cost solar installation for qualifying homeowners
• Produces electricity bill savings of 50-90%
• Details at www.gridsolar.org or 510-731-1310
- Do you have at least three people living in your household, and your household income is less than the values in <br> <b>column #4</b> in the table below?
If so, receive no-cost solar panels through
PG&E Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program
• Tier 3 electricity usage billed at tier 2 rate
• Cannot be used in combination with CARE
• Must have at least 3 people living in household
• Details and application at www.pge.com/fera or 1-866-743-2273
- Does someone in your household suffer from a serious medical condition?
If so, receive no-cost solar panels through
PG&E Medical Baseline Allowance
• Free 500 kWh/month on energy bill with qualifying medical condition of resident
• Details and application at www.pge.com/medicalbaseline or 1-800-743-5000
| PEOPLE IN HOUSEHOLD |
HOUSEHOLD INCOME | |||
| #1 (MONTHLY) | #2 (ANNUAL) | #3 (ANNUAL) | #4 (ANNUAL) | |
| 1 | $2,091 | $31,920 | $82,200 | N/A |
| 2 | $2,743 | $31,920 | $93,950 | N/A |
| 3 | $3,389 | $41,560 | $105,700 | $41,561 to $51,950 |
| 4 | $4,034 | $50,200 | $117,400 | $50,201 to $62,750 |
| 5 | $5,325 | $58,840 | $126,800 | $58,841 to $73,550 |
| 6 | $5,567 | $67,480 | $136,200 | $67,481 to $84,350 |
| FOR EACH EXTRA PERSON, ADD: |
VISIT | +8,640 | +145,600 | VISIT |
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