PRograms & Services

 The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible low-income households with their home energy bills and assists in improving household energy efficiency. Assistance may also include access to weatherization services that reduce long-term energy use and improve home safety. 

LIHEAP provides a one-time per calendar year payment for home energy costs. Eligibility is determined by income, household size, and funding availability. Households facing shutoff may receive immediate help.

LIHEAP applicants may qualify for the Home Weatherization program, which improves energy efficiency and safety. Weatherization Services are available FREE to renters and homeowners, including those residing in mobile homes. 

• Safety and energy efficiency inspections 
• Installation of energy-saving and heat-loss reduction measures
• Post-installation inspections to ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction

Please download and complete both the LIHEAP application and the Weatherization Services agreement.

CCES administers other low-income utility payment assistance programs, including PG&E's California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE,  Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help  (REACH), and  Match My Payment (MMP) programs:

• CARE provides a monthly discount of up to 20% on gas and electric bills
• REACH provides up to $800 payment assistance benefit to customers who are facing service disconnection 
• MMP helps customers with past-due balances by matching payments they make over time, up to $1,000.