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 column #1 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:
• 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:
• 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 column #2 in the table below? If so, get a 20% discount on your energy bill with the• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 column #3 in the table below?
If so, receive no-cost solar panels through• 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
column #4 in the table below?
• 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• 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 |
Learn more about our programs or how to get an Energy Audit for your facility.
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California consumers are not obligated to purchase any full fee service or other service not funded by this program. This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. Initial set-up of this program was also funded by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
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