LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding
$225,894,133 - regular block grant
$22,592,561 - emergency contingency funds
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level 60% State Median Income
LIHEAP FY 2007 Benefit
Heating: $131 minimum, $479 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served (Estimate for FY 2008 Heating)
105,225
LIHEAP Program Dates
Year-round
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Through the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program eligible customers receive a 20 percent discount on electric and natural gas bills. Eligibility: total household income is at or below 200 percent of federal poverty level. The CARE income guidelines, effective June 1, 2007, are as follows:
Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA)
Rate reduction program for large households of three or more people with low- to middle-income, designed for customers who exceed the income threshold for the CARE discount program.
Medical Baseline Program
Customers dependent on life-support equipment or with special heating or cooling needs may be eligible for 500 kWh of electricity and/or 25 therms of gas per month at the lowest price, in addition to standard baseline quantities. They are also exempt from the average 3-cent per kWh energy procurement surcharge.
Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA)
For qualified households with three or more persons, this program provides a discount on electricity costs once your energy usage reaches certain levels.
CARE
Eligible customers,200 percent of the federal poverty level or below, receive a 20 percent discount.
1-866-675-6627
Medical Baseline
Provides an increase in the baseline allowance, the amount of energy that is charged at the lowest possible rate. If someone in a household has multiple sclerosis, a life-threatening illness, is a paraplegic, quadriplegic, or requires regular use of life-support equipment, they may qualify for this additional allowance of electricity at the lower rate. Both the customer and their doctor must complete a Medical Baseline Application.
North Lake Tahoe 1-800-782-2506 or 1-800-782-2506
CARE
Offers income-qualified customers a 20 percent discount off their monthly electric bills. Applications are available on SCE's website.
1-800-447-6620 www.sce.com/careandfera/
Energy Assistance Fund
Provides one-time assistance of $100 during a one-year period. Applications are taken locally from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Salvation Army office at 56659 Twentynine Palms Highway, Suite E in Yucca Valley. Call 760-228-0114 for more information.
FERA
The FERA program offers a discount to income-qualified households of three or more that have monthly bills that exceed baseline electricity usage by 30% or more. Applications are available on SCE's website. 1-800-798-5723 www.sce.com/careandfera/
Medical Baseline Allowance
An additional 16.5 kilowatt-hours (kWhs) per day of low-priced “baseline” energy is provided year round for persons with certain medical conditions. Applications are available on SCE's website.
1-800-655-4555, 800-441-2233 para Espanol www.sce.com/CustomerService/rates/residential/medical-baseline-allocation.htm
Southern California Gas
1-800-427-2200
CARE
Through the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program eligible customers receive a 20 percent discount on electric and natural gas bills. If establishing new service, you may also qualify for a 60 percent discount on the Service Establishment Charge if you qualify for CARE within 90 days of starting new gas service. Download an application or apply online at: www.socalgas.com/residential/assistance/care/
Medical Baseline Allowance
If a household member has a life-threatening illness, is seriously disabled, or requires regular use of life-support equipment powered by gas, an additional allowance of gas at a lower rate may be available. Forms are on the website. www.socalgas.com/assistance/medallowance/
Residential Low-Income Rate
This rate reduces the cost of electricity, water and sewer services for a permanent, primary residence up to 15 percent.
Senior Citizen Lifeline Rate
Senior citizens 62 or older with an annual household income of less than the allowed maximum may be eligible for a discount.
Life Support Device Discount
A discount on the electric bill is available to DWP customers who have a device in their home which is an essential life-support unit powered by electricity or water.
Paraplegic, Quadriplegic and Multiple Sclerosis Discount
The discount is available in addition to the Senior Citizen, Disabled Individual or Life-Support Devices discount provisions for which the customer is eligible.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Energy Assistance Program Rate (EAPR)
Qualifying low-income customers receive a discount of more than 30 percent off their monthly energy bill. Applications are available on the website or call 1-888-742-7683. www.smud.org/en/pay/Pages/eapr.aspx
Medical Equipment Discount Rate
Effective Jan. 1, 2010, a $15 flat discount and 15-percent discount on Tier 2 energy use. Starting January 1, 2011, is a $15 flat discount without the additional 15-percent discount on Tier 2 energy use. Also, on Jan. 1, 2011, the list of devices qualifying for the MED Rate will be updated. The list hasn't changed in 20 years and will be updated to reflect advances in medical technology and energy efficiency. Devices that use very small amounts of electricity may be removed from the list. Download an application on the website or call 916-732-7370. www.smud.org/en/residential/services/Pages/medical-rate.aspx
Alameda Power & Telecom
Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Intervention program includes a one-year 25 percent electric rate reduction home energy audit, free compact fluorescent lights, and replacement of inefficient refrigerators. Income qualification and enrollment by Red Cross.
510-814-4219 www.alamedapt.com/about us/fin_assist.html
Anaheim Public Utilities
Low-Income Senior Energy Credit
Seniors 62 years or older and whose household income is 80 percent or below the Orange County median may qualify for a 10 percent discount on their electric bill. Sign up on the website.
714-765-4250 www.anaheim.net/utilities/adv_svc_prog/financial_assistance/index.pdf
Lifeline Rate
Applies to households who have a full-time member who requires essential life-support devise.
Residential Low Income Assistance
One-time energy bill paying assistance.
Bear Valley Electric
CARE
Twenty percent discount for customers at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty.
800-999-4033 or customerservice@aswater.com
Burbank Water and Power
Lifeline Program
Eligible customers are exempt from the monthly Customer Service Charge and the Utility Users Tax and receive reduced rates on their electric service, garbage and refuse, and sewer services. Eligibility:low-income senior citizens, low-income disabled customers, and customers on life support.
818-238-3722 www.burbankwaterandpower.com/lifeline.html
City of Banning
B.E.A.R (Banning Electric Alternative Rate)
A program established by the City of Banning to assist qualified low-income city residents with their electric bill.The program is administered by the City of Banning and is funded by the state mandated Electric Public Benefits Charge.Upon approval, qualified applicants will receive an annual discount of up to $200 on the electric portion of their utility bill.Participants must re-apply on an annual basis. An application is available on Banning's website. Senior Citizens (65 yrs. of age or older), upon approval of application, are also eligible for a year round discount charge of $2.00 per month.
951-849-5224 www.ci.banning.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=302
City of Colton Electric Utility
909-370-5040
Public Benefit Charge Exemption
Rate credit for public benefit charges on bill.
Medical Baseline
Extended baseline allowance for persons with medical conditions requiring use of medical equipment.
City of Healdsburg
City Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE)
Fifteen percent rate discount on electric, water and waste bill for income-qualified customers.
1-866-675-6626 or 707-431-3346
Emergency Assistance
One-time annual bill paying assistance through California Human Development Corp. Energy Service Department.
707-585-6526
Residential Rate Assistance Program (RRAP)
Twenty percent discount on utilities (water, gas, and/or electricity charges) for residents who meet special medical or financial qualifications. Households with SSI, AFDC, and Food Stamp recipients automatically qualify for the discount.
Medical Need
A medically based 20 percent discount on water, gas, and/or electricity charges may be available for an applicant with a medical condition, treatment or equipment that causes higher than normal utilities consumption.
Silicon Valley Power, City of Santa Clara
Rate Assistance Program (RAP)
Provides a 25 percent discount off the electric portion of the Municipal Utilities bill to qualified Santa Clara residents. Residents can qualify for the RAP discount by meeting financial or medical criteria. To apply for a reduced rate, customers of City of Santa Clara can call 408-244-7283 or download an application from the web site. www.siliconvalleypower.com/res/?sub=assist#applyfin
City of Shasta Lake Municipal Utilities
Lifeline Program
Reduced rates on electric, water, and wastewater for disabled or low-income elderly. Administered by the Salvation Army.
530-222-2207
City of Ukiah
Ukiah C.A.R.E.S
Monthly discount for seniors (up to $25) and low-income households (up to $20). Seniors receive first 150 kWhs free; first 120 kWhs are free for low-income. Enrollment and income qualification is performed by the Salvation Army.
707-468-9577 www.cityofukiah.com/forms/utilities/utilities_assistance_programs.pdf
Senior Care
Discounts on utility bills for seniors 62 years of age or older with an annual household income at or below 150 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
GWP Guardian
Customers who have household members using life saving medical equipment or are suffering from afflictions requiring special space conditioning may be eligible for a discount. The amount of the discount depends on the estimated electric usage of your doctor-prescribed equipment.
Imperial Irrigation District
Residential Energy Assistance Program
Low-income customers may qualify for a 25 percent discounted electric billing rate. Emergency bill paying assistance may be available.
Contact one of the agencies listed. www.iid.com/Energy_Index.php?pid=380
Lassen Municipal Utilities District
Energy Conservation Assitance Program: ECAP
Provides rate assistance, with an emphasis on energy conservation, to low-income customers. For details contact LMUD's Energy Services Specialist at 257-4174 www.lmud.org/publicbenefitprogram.html
Senior Fixed Income Discount
Customers over 62 years of age with an annual income less than $45,000 (with fixed income at least 80percent of total income) may be eligible for a discount on their electric bill. See the program application.
209-333-6762
Residential Medical Rider
Customers who qualify will be entitled to an additional 500 kwh of electricity at the lower cost, first-block residential rate or may qualify for a rate discount. Conditions include use of life support device; paraplegic, hemiplegic, or quadriplegic person or multiple-sclerosis patient having special heating and/or air-conditioning needs.
209-333-6762 www.lodielectric.com/residential/Medical%20Rate%20Discount.pdf
Lompoc City Electric
Annual $80 rebate to income-qualified customers. Administered by Catholic Charities.
805-736-2226
Long Beach Gas & Oil
Low-Income Gas Discount Program
Five percent discount on gas charges for income qualified customers. To see if you qualify and/or where to obtain an application for this program, please call 562-570-2068. www.longbeach.gov/commercial/content/utility_assistance.asp
Low-Income Senior or Disabled Program
Utility Users Tax Exemption Program
Five percent discount on gas services
Exempts customer from paying the five percent Utility Users Tax on gas, water, electric, and telephone bills
Provides a discount on Tier I water usage
Exempts customer from paying sewer service charges
Provides reduced refuse/recycling rate
Reduces $35.00 service establishment fee to $15.00, if you qualify within six months of establishing service
The program reduces your fixed monthly charge from $12.50 to $5.00, and includes a 22.1 % discount on the remainder of your bill for a period of two years, or as long as you qualify. Download an application in English or Spanish or call 1-866-645-6625,
916-327-6318 TDD/TTY or 1-800-735-2929 TTY. www.mid.org/services/residential/mid_cares.htm
Medical Life Support Rate
Discount rate for customers who depend on medical life support devices at home. This discount cuts in half the cost of the first 500 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity used in each billing cycle. Information and an application packet is available on the website.
209-526-7337 or 1-888-335-1643 www.mid.org/services/residential/mls.htm
Electric Utility Assistance Program (EUAP)
PWP will credit income-qualified electric customers' accounts $5 (after taxes) each month.
Cares
Income-qualified customers 62 years or older or disabled, PWP will credit following each month on your electric account: $5.00 (after taxes) and a credit of the Public Benefits Charge.
Cares Plus
Income-qualified customers 62 years or older or disabled, PWP will credit the following each month on your electric account: $5.00 (after taxes), the Public Benefit Charge and Utility Users Tax.
Medical Assistance Program
Must have medically necessary equipment. PWP will credit your electric account $5.00 (after taxes) each month.
Redding Electric Utility
Lifeline Rate Program
Available to qualified low-income seniors (age 62 and over) and low-income disabled customers. Provides a 25 percent discount on the Electric Service Charge and the first 600 kilowatt hours of usage each month, up to a maximum of $13.54. This program is administered by the City of Redding Housing Department. Forms are available on the website.
530-339-7200 or 866-267-8845 www.reupower.com/energysvc/asst-progs.asp
CARES Program
Emergency assistance is available to qualified low-income customers. Provides one-time bill payment assistance toward the electric portion of a customers utility bill. This program is administered by City of Redding Customer Service.
530-339-7200 or 866-267-8845 www.reupower.com/energysvc/asst-progs.asp
Riverside Public Utilities
UtiliCare
A bill assistance program that provides a defined quantity of electricity at reduced rates to any household with a full-time resident who requires certain medically necessary electric equipment. A separate program application and physician's certification of medical condition are required.
909-782-0330; 909-826-5485 for Spanish www.riversideca.gov/utilities/resi-utilicare.asp
Roseville Electric
Electric Rate Assistance Program
This rate is 15 percent credit on all electric service charges. An application must be submitted along with a copy of the most recent energy bill and proof of income. An application form is available on Roseville Electric's website.
916-797-6937 www.roseville.ca.us/gov/finance/utility_billing/assistance_programs.asp
Medical Support Rate Reduction
This rate is a 50 percent credit on the first 500 kWh of usage per month and a 15% discount for usage in excess of 500 kWh. An application must be completed for the Medical Support Rate reduction.
Call 916-797-6937 for an application or download an application from the web site. www.roseville.ca.us/gov/finance/utility_billing/assistance_programs.asp
Silicon Valley Power
Residential Rate Assistance Program (RAP)
Provides a 25 percent discount off electric portion of Municipal Utilities bill. Eligibility: meet income guidelines or have medical condition or disability documented through physician’s certification. Paraplegic, hemiplegic, or quadriplegic persons qualify, as do scleroderma patients with special heating/ cooling needs or patients on life support.
866-675-6626; TTY/TDD 916-327-6318 or CA Relay Service 800-735-2929 for the deaf or hearing impaired. www.siliconvalleypower.com/res/?sub=assist
Additional Baseline Program
Upon completion of an application and verification by a licensed physician, surgeon, or osteopath, an additional monthly medical allowance of 25 therms will be provided for hemiplegic / paraplegic / quadriplegic persons, multiple sclerosis / scleroderma patients and persons who are being treated for a life threatening illness and have a compromised immune system.
Trinity Public Utilities District
Energy Net
Discount on total energy bill, amount fluctuates depending on rate revenues. Administered by The Human Response Network.
530-623-2024
Turlock Irrigation District
CARES
Eligible customers receive a discount on electric and natural gas bills. Eligibility: total household income is at or below 200 percent of federal poverty level. Many public utilities also offer rate assistance programs.
209-669-5366 www.tid.org/tidweb/Res/ProgramsForQualifiedCustomers/index.htm
Home Life Support Discount Program
Discounts to eligible customers with life support equipment in their homes or medical conditions requiring temporary regulation. For more information on this program, contact Customer Service at 883-8222, or 892-3336 from the Patterson area. www.tid.org/tidweb/Res/ProgramsForQualifiedCustomers/index.htm
Energy Assistance Program
A discount equal to $9 per month plus a discount of 15 percent of the charge for the first 800 kWh’s of energy usage for qualified residential customers. www.tid.org/tidweb/Res/ResidentialRates/index.htm
209-883-8300
WP Natural Gas
CARE
Eligible customers, 175 percent of the federal poverty level or below, receive a 20 percent discount.
530-541-0300
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Low-Income Energy Efficiency (LIEE)
Services for qualified customers may include attic insulation, energy efficient refrigerators, energy efficient furnaces, weatherstripping, caulking, low-flow showerheads, water heater blankets, and door and building envelope repairs which reduce air infiltration. Eligibility: 200 percent of federal poverty level. Contact your utility for more information and an application. www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/Low+Income/liee.htm
PG&E
800-933-9677
Edison
866-675-6623
SDG&E
800-411-7343
SoCalGas
800-427-2200
Alpine Nat'l Gas
209-772-3006
Avista Utilities
800-2270-9187
Bear Valley Electric
800-808-8237
PacifiCorp
888-221-7070
Sierra Pacific
800-782-2498
Southwest Gas
800-645-4541
West Coast Gas
916-364-4100
Pacific Gas & Electric
Energy Partners Program
Examples of services for qualified customers include attic insulation, door replacement, door weather-stripping, caulking and minor home repair. The following appliances may be replaced for qualified customers: refrigerator, room air conditioner or evaporative cooler.
1-800-933-9555
TDD/TTY service: 1-800-652-4712 www.pge.com/myhome/customerservice/financialassistance/energypartners/index.shtml
Pacific Power
LIEE
Del Norte County 707-464-9013
Outside Del Norte County 503-938-4424
San Diego Gas & Electric
Energy Team
The Energy Team program provides free energy-saving home improvements such as new energy-efficient appliances and other measures to those with limited incomes and seniors who meet specific income guidelines. Both homeowners and renters can participate in this program. Contact SDG&E at 1-800-411-7343 to apply. www.sdge.com/residential/assistance/index.shtml
Southern California Edison
Energy Management Assistance Program
Helps income-qualified households conserve energy and reduce their electricity costs. SCE pays all the costs of purchasing and installing energy-efficient appliances and equipment, which are free to eligible customers. Other services include energy efficient light bulbs and weatherization measures.
1-800-736-4777 www.sce.com/residential/income-qualified/ema/
Southern California Gas
Direct Assistance Program
No-cost weatherization and furnace repair or replacement services(homeowners only) for qualified limited-income customers.
1-800-331-7593 www.socalgas.com/residential/assistance/dap/
Southwest Gas Company
LIEE
Provides qualified limited-income customers with money-saving improvements at no cost. Examples of energy-saving measures are caulking, door weather-stripping, low-flow showerheads, and water heater blankets.
Southern California: Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, 1-800-635-4618
Northern California: Project Go, Inc., 1-800-655-7705
Spanish-speaking customers, 1-866-812-5766
TDD, 1-800-735-2929 www.swgas.com/efficiency/ca/liee.php
Alpine Natural Gas
LIEE
209-772-3006
Anaheim Public Utilities
Weatherization
In partnership with the Orange County Community Development Council, contractors make home repairs, replace inefficient appliances and install other energy saving measures as needed. For program information call 714/839-6199, or for TTD service you may dial 714/839-2983. www.anaheim.net/utilities/adv_svc_prog/asst.html
Bear Valley Electric
LIEE
Services may include attic insulation, energy efficient refrigerators, energy efficient furnaces, weatherstripping, caulking, low-flow showerheads, water heater blankets, and door and building envelope repairs which reduce air infiltration. Eligibility: 200 percent of federal poverty level.
800-999-4033 or customerservice@aswater.com
City of Colton Electric Utility
Evaporative Cooler Program
Portable evaporative coolers are provided to low-income with high air conditioning costs.
909-370-5040
Glendale Water & Power
Cool Care
A refrigerator replacement and recycling program for low-income GWP customers. It helps reduce low-income electric bills by replacing old energy inefficient refrigerators with brand new money saving Energy Star® models. Call GWP at (818) 548-3300 to answer some qualifying questions then complete a Cool Care application.
818-548-3300 www.glendalewaterandpower.com/residents/low_income.aspx
Lompoc City Electric
Limited funds for free refrigerator replacement program - for very low income whose energy bills reflect specific usage criteria. Financial assistance is available for purchasing energy efficient refrigerators. Administered by Catholic Charities.
805-736-2226
Pasadena Water and Power
Rebuilding Together Pasadena
A program that provides energy efficiency home repairs for low-income elderly or disabled customers. Application is availble on the website.
626-798-6176 www.rtpasadena.org/homeowners.html
Redding Electric Utility
Self-Help Home Improvement Project (SHHIP)
Provides weatherization help to low income households. This program is not administered by REU.
530-378-6900
Riverside Public Utilities
WE CARE
Free in-home weatherization service for low-income, disabled and senior households. Services may include weather stripping, door sweeps, electric water heater blanket and water-saving showerheads. An online application is available.
909-826-5485 www.riversideca.gov/utilities/resi-wecare.asp
Truckee Donner PUD
May provide pipe insulation, low-flow showerheads and other basic weatherization measures.
530-582-3931
Turlock Irrigation District
Provides funding to Central Valley Opportunities Center for expansion of weatherization services to include window sunscreens, appliance (refrigerator and microwave) replacement, and some appliance repair for low-income customers.
209-577-3210
West Coast Gas
LIEE
916-364-4100
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Pacific Gas and Electric
REACH
Donations by customers and employees of PG&E are matched by shareholders, up to $1,800,000 a year. Generally, recipients can receive REACH assistance only once within a 12-month period, but exceptions can be made for seniors, the physically challenged and the terminally ill. The Salvation Army administers the REACH program.
1-800-933-9677 www.pge.com/myhome/customerservice/financialassistance/reach/index.shtml
Pacific Power
Project HELP
Pacific Power matches customer donations dollar-for-dollar for energy assistance programs. Administered by the Salvation Army.
530-842-7321 www.pacificpower.net/Navigation/Navigation4217.html
San Diego Gas and Electric
Neighbor to Neighbor
Subsidized by SDG&E shareholders and employees, the program helps customers who do not qualify for any other assistance programs but can't pay their SDG&E bill due to temporary financial hardship such as temporary unemployment or a serious family illness.
1-800-411-7343 www.sdge.com/residential/assistance/financialAssistance.shtml
Sierra Pacific Power Company
Special Assistance Fund for Energy (S.A.F.E.)
S.A.F.E. is a low-income, energy assistance program administered on a volunteer basis by community service agencies throughout Sierra Pacific's northern Nevada and northern California service area.
Alpine County: 530-573-3490
El Dorado County: 530-573-3490
Mono County: 775-834-6126
Nevada County: 775-298-0010
Placer County: 775-298-0010
Sierra & Plumas County: 530-993-4770
www.sierrapacific.com/services/residential/assistance/
Southern California Gas Company
Gas Assistance Fund
Starting February 1 and continuing though April (or until funds are depleted), qualifying customers may apply to receive financial help in paying their gas bills. The fund is administered by the United Way.
1-800-427-2200 English
1-800-342-4545 Spanish www.socalgas.com/assistance/gaf/
Southwest Gas
Energy Share
Energy Share program is an emergency fund which provides direct assistance to qualified people with unexpected financial difficulties, such as the loss of a job or a medical emergency. All donations, from customers and shareholders, are managed and distributed by The Salvation Army. www.swgas.com/assistance/ca/index.php
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
EnergyHELP
Donated funds are distributed to customers in need through four charities, The Salvation Army, Sacramento Food Bank Services, Travelers Aid and Folsom Cordova Community Partnership. Qualified recipients can receive assistance of up to $200 a year toward unpaid balances on their SMUD bill. eanswer@smud.org
1-866-675-6624 www.smud.org/en/pay/Pages/energyHELP.aspx
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Project Angel
Helps low-income and elderly unemployed DWP residential customers meet their energy and water needs. It is especially designed for those not eligible for other aid or welfare assistance. Project ANGEL is funded by DWP customers and city employees. Funds are administered by the United Way.
1-800-342-5397 or email: ccenter@ladwp.com www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp004031.jsp
Alameda Power & Telecom
Energy Assistance through Supportive Efforts (EASE)
One-time emergency assistance, up to $200, when electric bill is in arrears. Income qualification and enrollment by Red Cross.
510-814-4200 www.alamedapt.com/aboutus/fin_assist.html
Anaheim Public Utilities Department
One-time emergency bill paying assistance for low-income through City of Anaheim Community Services Department.
714-765-4500
Burbank Water and Power
Project Share
Helps Burbank families experiencing temporary financial difficulties due to unemployment, sudden illness, and other unforeseen hardships.
238-3700 www.burbankwaterandpower.com/projectshare.html
City of Palo Alto Utilities
Project PLEDGE
One-time annual emergency bill paying assistance.
650-329-2333
Glendale Water & Power
Helping Hand
Helps customers continue electric service by providing up to $150 in one-time GWP bill payment or deposit assistance for low-income customers who are experiencing a temporary financial emergency. To apply for Helping Hand call to request an application be sent to your home.
818-548-3300 www.glendalewaterandpower.com/residents/low_income.aspx
Imperial Irrigation District
Emergency Energy Assistance Program
Customers in financial crisis may apply for funding to avoid disconnection for nonpayment of their electric bill.
Contact one of the agencies listed. www.iid.com/Energy_Index.php?pid=381
Pasadena Water and Power
Project A.P.P.L.E.
(Assisting Pasadena People with Limited Emergencies)
A qualified residential electric customer can receive a one-time emergency financial assistance (not to exceed $100 per year.) These funds are donated by PWP and its customers.
Call the Jackie Robinson Center at (626) 744-7300 http://cityofpasadena.net/waterandpower/WeCanHelp/default.asp
Redding Electric Utility
SHARES
Customer donations provide bill paying assistance for the elderly, 62 years of age or older. Administered by Golden Umbrella.
530-223-6034 www.reupower.com/energysvc/asst-progs.asp
Riverside Public Utilities
SHARE
SHARE is supported by customer contributions and has been expanded with funds from the state-mandated Electric Public Benefits Charge. Applicants must complete an application at Riverside County Department of Public Social Services & Community Action,2038 Iowa Ave., Ste. B-102, Riverside.
909-955-6478 www.riversideca.gov/utilities/resi-share.asp
Surprise Valley Electrification Corporation
One-time annual emergency energy assistance in cooperation with TEACH, Inc.
530-233-3511
