Low-Income programs

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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