UTILITY BILL, REBATES AND OTHER ASSISTANCE

(Required by Section 25401.7 of the California Public Resources Code)

Online Consumer and Business Conservation Rebate Database: www.consumerenergycenter.org
California Department of Consumer Affairs: www.dca.ca.gov/energy-challenge.htm
California Energy Commission, 1-800-772-3300 or www.consumerenergycenter.org for information on utility bill assistance programs
California Public Utilities Commission Consumer Affairs Branch, 1-800-649-7570 or www.cpuc.ca.gov for information on baseline and other optional rates and bill assistance programs
HELP FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS
California Department of Community Services and Development, 1-800-433-4327 or www.csd.ca.gov/liheap.htm for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
California Energy Alternative Rates (CARE): Call your local utility company for information and applications.
SENIORS AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Medical Baseline Emergencies: People of all ages and income levels on life-support or with certain medical conditions where a loss of electricity could be a threat to their lives should contact their electric company to apply for the Medical Baseline program or call Flex Your Power at 1-866-968-7797 for a referral. The program provides a variety of benefits, including a larger allotment of low-cost baseline electricity and advance notification of rotating power outages. A flier, Consumer Tips for Energy Emergencies, with information for seniors and people with special medical conditions, who are especially vulnerable to heat, electricity outages and higher electric bills is available at www.dca.ca.gov/energy_emergency_tips.pdf

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