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San Diego, California

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Find your provider by city or ZIP — CSD (opens in a new tab)

Use CSD’s city/ZIP selector to match your area. Named providers below are referrals; they do not all serve every address in this county.

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California Department of Community Services and Development · San Diego — energy bill assistance city selection (opens in a new tab)

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Energy Bill Services in Cities in San Diego County

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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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Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee — 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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Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee · Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee — official provider information (opens in a new tab)

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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides one-time, once-a-year, financial assistance to help balance an eligible household’s utility bill.

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Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee — 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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Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee · Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee — official provider information (opens in a new tab)

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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides one-time, once-a-year, financial assistance to help balance an eligible household’s utility bill.

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Campesinos Unidos, 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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Campesinos Unidos, Inc. · Energy Department (opens in a new tab)

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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that assists low-income households with utility assistance programs and weatherization services designed to reduce heating and cooling costs and improve the energy efficiency of a home, while safeguarding the health and safety of the household.

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Campesinos Unidos, 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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Campesinos Unidos, Inc. · Energy Department (opens in a new tab)

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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that assists low-income households with utility assistance programs and weatherization services designed to reduce heating and cooling costs and improve the energy efficiency of a home, while safeguarding the health and safety of the household.

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

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

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Visit the water, sewer & trash billing page for information on the following:

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

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

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The rates customers pay for water, recycled water and wastewater cannot be higher than the cost to provide these services.

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

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City of Del Mar · Del Mar — Pay Utility Bill municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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For detailed information on the City’s procedures, including payment options and appeal processes, please review the full Discontinuation of Residential Water Services Policy or contact the City’s water utility division at (858) 755-9354 or finance@delmar.ca.us.

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

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City of El Cajon · El Cajon — www.elcajon.gov/sewer municipal information (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed task-specific main content under Sewer Billing | El Cajon, CA; information landing only

The City was able to apply for and has received a limited amount of State debt relief from the State Water Resources Control Board through the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program, using federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.

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Sewer service information — El Cajon (opens in a new tab)

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City of El Cajon · El Cajon — www.elcajon.gov/sewer municipal information (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed task-specific main content under Sewer Billing | El Cajon, CA; information landing only

For sewer billing information, please utilize the information provided on this page or contact our Engineering Services department:

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

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City of Encinitas · Encinitas — Pay Water Bills municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Please select your water provider to be directed to the water bill payment site.

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Sewer service information — Encinitas (Encinitas Utilities and Partner Agencies) (opens in a new tab)

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

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The Utilities Department consists of the San Dieguito Water District (SDWD) and the Wastewater Collection Division.

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

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City of Escondido · Escondido — Utility Bills municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Utility Billing, which is a division of the Finance Department, is responsible for performing all accounting functions related to water billing.

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

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City of Escondido · Escondido — Utility Bills municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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We’ve identified an error in the calculation of wastewater rates for some of our customers.

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

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

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Water service may be discontinued if the current water bill or alternative payment arrangement is delinquent for at least 60 days.

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Water provider and billing information — Poway (Start, Transfer, or Stop Water / Sewer Service) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Poway · Poway — Water / Sewer Service municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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To close your account and receive a closing bill, please fill out the Close Water / Sewer Account Form.

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Sewer service information — Poway (Start, Transfer, or Stop Water / Sewer Service) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Poway · Poway — Water / Sewer Service municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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To close your account and receive a closing bill, please fill out the Close Water / Sewer Account Form.

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Water provider and billing information — San Diego (Pay Your Bill) (opens in a new tab)

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City of San Diego · San Diego — View/Pay Water Bill municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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I received several months’ worth of water/wastewater bills, and I cannot pay the full amount right away.

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Sewer service information — San Diego (Pay Your Bill) (opens in a new tab)

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City of San Diego · San Diego — View/Pay Water Bill municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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I received several months’ worth of water/wastewater bills, and I cannot pay the full amount right away.

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Water provider and billing information — Santee (Public Utilities) (opens in a new tab)

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

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San Diego County Water Authority sustains the region's economy and quality of life by providing safe, reliable water supplies to retail water providers.

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Sewer service information — Santee (Public Utilities) (opens in a new tab)

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

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Padre Dam Municipal Water District provides water, wastewater, recycled water, and recreation services to Santee.

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Sewer service information — Solana Beach (PUBLIC WORKS) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Solana Beach · Solana Beach — PUBLIC WORKS municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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For more information on sewer service charges, sewer hook-up fees and other sewer related questions, please call the Public Works Department at (858)720-2470, or send an email.

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

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

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Vista often secures access rights to enter a private property in order for wastewater crews to clean and inspect our pipes. This however does not translate to maintenance responsibility. Any trimming of vegetation is strictly for vehicle clearance. For more information, please view the following document.

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