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Understand LIHEAP bill assistance — California guidance (opens in a new tab)

One-time assistance for eligible home energy bills. The local provider determines eligibility and funding priority.

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California Department of Community Services and Development · LIHEAP programme and current assistance referral (opens in a new tab)

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The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides one-time financial assistance to help balance an eligible household's utility bill.

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Understand home weatherization — California guidance (opens in a new tab)

Free energy-efficiency improvements for qualifying low-income households, under the programme’s assessment and funding rules.

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California Department of Community Services and Development · LIHEAP programme and current assistance referral (opens in a new tab)

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LIHEAP Weatherization provides free energy efficiency upgrades to low-income households to lower their monthly utility bills while also improving the health and safety of the household's occupants.

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Ask about an energy crisis — California guidance (opens in a new tab)

Contact the local provider about disconnect notices or an energy-related crisis. A 24–48-hour notice is an example of a crisis; it is not a promised response time.

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California Department of Community Services and Development · LIHEAP programme and current assistance referral (opens in a new tab)

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The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) provides assistance to low-income households that are in a crisis situation. Such an example would be a household receiving a 24-48 hour disconnect notice or service termination by their utility company. Another example would be a household facing an energy-related crisis that could be deemed potentially life-threatening in the household, such as a combustible appliance.

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File a written energy assistance appeal — CSD (opens in a new tab)

Start with a written appeal to the local provider for denial, an untimely response or unsatisfactory performance; CSD describes a further written appeal if you disagree with the local decision.

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California Department of Community Services and Development · LIHEAP and DOE WAP appeal instructions (opens in a new tab)

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If an application for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or the Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE WAP) benefits or services is denied, if the response to a request for services is not timely received or if the local service provider’s performance is unsatisfactory, the applicant may initiate a written appeal with the local service provider. The appeal must be reviewed and a decision rendered no later than 15 days after the appeal is received. If the applicant is not satisfied with the local service provider's decision, the applicant may app​eal the decision to the California Department of Community Services and Development in writing pursuant to Title 22, California Code of Regulations section 100805.

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Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. — energy bill help (opens in a new tab)

Provider programme page. CSD lists this specific provider for energy bill assistance; confirm your city/ZIP, current intake method, eligibility and available funding.

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Central Coast Energy Services · Central Coast Energy Services — current energy assistance instructions (opens in a new tab)

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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.

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Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. — weatherization (opens in a new tab)

Provider programme page. CSD lists this specific provider for weatherization; confirm your city/ZIP, current intake method, eligibility and available funding.

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Central Coast Energy Services · Central Coast Energy Services — current energy assistance instructions (opens in a new tab)

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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.

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Water provider and billing information — Gonzales (opens in a new tab)

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City of Gonzales · Gonzales — Utilities municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Water/Sewer utility bills may be paid via our on line portal, or in person at City Hall, 147 Fourth St., Gonzales, CA 93926.

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Sewer service information — Gonzales (opens in a new tab)

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City of Gonzales · Gonzales — Sewer municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Commercial establishments are required to maintain grease traps to separate grease from their wastewater discharge.

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Sewer service information — Pacific Grove (Utilities) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Pacific Grove · Pacific Grove — Utilities municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Sewer Collection Service

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Water provider and billing information — Soledad (Utility Billing) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Soledad · Soledad — Utility Billing municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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The water supplier must: (a) offer to provide the customer the system’s written policy on discontinuation of water service; and (b) offer to discuss options to avoid discontinuing water service, including alternative payment schedules, deferred payments, minimum payments, amortization and bill review and appeal.

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Sewer service information — Soledad (Utility Billing) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Soledad · Soledad — Utility Billing municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Utility services provided by the City of Soledad include water, garbage and sewer.

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