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The mission of Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. is to improve
household safety, health, and economic security within communities in
California. We foster community health and well-being by providing
energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home
improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to
people in need. We promote an environment of safety, hard work,
teamwork, and high quality services.

Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) program comes from the Low Income Home
not-for-profit organization and the service Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) under
provider for the low-income Home Energy contract with the California Department of
Assistance Program (HEAP), the Home Community Services and Development, a part of
Weatherization Program, and PG&E CARE for the Health and Human Services Department.
Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and San Mateo Central Coast Energy Services has administered
Counties. Program funding for the weatherization the energy conservation program since 1977.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

The 2017 HEAP program provides a one-time per calendar year credit on utility accounts of up to $307. The

HEAP benefit may be applied to:

• Electric/Gas accounts
• Propane accounts
• Wood/Oil costs
• Sub-metered (mobile homes) accounts
• Utilities included in rent

Emergency assistance is offered to households at risk of having their utilities disconnected as a result of
non-payment. Households with 48-hour or 15-day shut off notices and those that have been shut off for less
than 2 weeks may apply.

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)

The CARE program is a discount-rate program offered by PG&E which provides eligible low-income
households with a 20% discount on utility bills for 2 years. CARE applicants may also receive the HEAP
benefit.