How can I get help with utility bills in California?

If you need help paying your utility bills, contact one of these organizations.

  1. Anaheim Public Utilities.
  2. Burbank Water and Power.
  3. City of Palo Alto Utilities.
  4. Consumer energy center (for rebates, grants, and loans)
  5. Department of Community Services and Development.
  6. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)

Who qualifies for Liheap in California?

LIHEAP is important to all residents who receive it, but much more to family members who are either elderly, disabled or children below 6 years old. These residents are especially likely to suffer life threatening illness or death if their homes are too cold in the winter or too hot in summer.

Does PG&E replace water heaters?

*Furnace and water heater repair or replacement may be available to eligible homeowners when PG&E determines existing natural gas units are inoperative or unsafe.

Who is responsible for unpaid utility bills California?

The landlord can ultimately be held responsible for unpaid water bills for rental units in California. Unlike other utilities like electric and gas, the water company is often a city-owned operation, and thus may come after the property owner for unpaid dues when a tenant has moved on.

What is the income limit for HEAP in California?

2022 LIHEAP Income Eligibility​

Persons In Household​ ​Mo​nthly Income
​1 $2,564.73
​2 $3,353.87
​3 $4,143.02​​
​4 $4,932.17

How do I get a free refrigerator from PG&E?

The head of the household must have an active PG&E account and must have a PG&E bill along with proof of income for each adult household member to fill out the application for the program. Also, only primary fridges are eligible, sub-metered fridges do not qualify at this time.

Does PG&E give free refrigerators?

The program is only open to customers who receive their electricity from PG&E. To schedule a pickup, call 1-800-299-7573. Both refrigerators and freezers are eligible for the program, with a limit of two appliances per household. All refrigerators and freezers must be empty and working at the time of pick-up.