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Mendocino County Senior & Disabled Resource Directory

 

For questions, contact Senior Information & Assistance at 707-468-5132 (or 1-800-510-2020 within Lake and Mendocino Counties) or email us at IASpecialist@hotmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Energy Payment Assistance

Energy Payment Assistance

 

Note: Energy Savings

Also see “Home Rehabilitation/Modification” section for programs to offset the costs of installing energy efficient equipment, appliances, or weatherization.

 

City of Ukiah Utilities Dept.

300 Seminary Ave., PO Box 2860, Ukiah.................................. 463-6228

Programs to reduce the energy costs of customers within Ukiah city limits. See www.cityofukiah.com and link to “Utilities” for information and applications.

 

·        C.A.R.E. S. Discounts

Monthly credit is applied towards electric charges on City utility bill. $40/month for eligible senior (62+) households; $30/month for non-senior. Must meet low-income requirements. Customers can call the Salvation Army office at 468-9577 to get pre-qualified over the phone.

 

·        Medical Baseline & Life Support

Increased baseline allowance for customers who use life support equipment in the home. Doctor verification of condition and equipment required. Call Utilities Dept. for application.

 

·        Temporary Assistance Program

A benefit of up to $350 per 12-month period towards electric charges on City utility bill.

Eligibility: Must meet low-income requirements. Non-electric charges must be paid prior to receiving this benefit. Customers can call the Salvation Army office at 468-9577 to get pre-qualified over the phone.

 

North Coast Energy Services, Inc.

966-B Mazzoni St., PO Box 413, Ukiah.............................. 800-233-4480

Programs to reduce the energy costs of low-income customers. Call Toll-Free # for application. Phone reception: Mon. – Thurs. 8:00 a.m. – Noon.

 

  • Energy Crisis Intervention (ECIP) Program - Provides financial assistance on an every-other-year basis for weather-related or energy-related emergencies. Has special provisions to allow seniors age 60+, or younger disabled, to possibly receive assistance more often than every other year.

 

  • Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) Program - Provides financial assistance on an every-other-year basis to eligible households to offset the costs of heating and/or cooling dwellings. Has special provisions to allow seniors age 60+, or younger disabled, to possibly receive assistance more often than every other year.

 

 

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

Toll-Free 24/7............................................................... 800-743-5000

See www.pge.com.

 

  • PG&E Medical Baseline & Life Support, Stockton

Toll-Free................................................................................. 800-743-5000

Spanish.................................................................................. 800-660-6789

TDD........................................................................................ 800-652-4712

Provides additional quantities of energy at the lowest (baseline) price to residential customers with certain medical conditions. Eligibility:  PG&E customers dependent on life-support equipment in the home and those with certain conditions with special heating/cooling needs. Call PG&E for application or download from website.

 

  • PG&E California Alternate Rates for Energy (C.A.R.E.)

PO Box 7979, San Francisco................................................... 866-743-2273

Discount of 20% on monthly bill for low-income PG&E customers. Call for application or visit website for income eligibility and application. Recertification required every 2 years.

 

  • PG&E Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help

(REACH)
Salvation Army, Ukiah..................................................................... 468-9577
Willits Community Services, Willits.................................................... 459-3333

One-time utility grant assistance of up to $200. Eligibility:  Low-income PG&E customers at risk of losing electricity services due to demonstrated uncontrollable or unforeseen financial hardships, and who have not received REACH help in the prior 18 months. Contact Salvation Army or Willits Community Services to apply.

 

Renewable Energy Development Institute (REDI)

75 N. Main St., #234, Willits................................................. 459-1256

REDI’s HELP outreach program links Willits residents to energy-saving programs offered through providers/agencies such as PG&E and North Coast Energy Services. See www.redinet.org.

 

Salvation Army

714 S. State, Ste. A, Ukiah.................................................... 468-9577

Various programs to assist those in need, including utilities, clothes, limited food, gas, and bus vouchers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


For questions, contact Senior Information & Assistance at 707-468-5132 (or 1-800-510-2020 within Lake and Mendocino Counties) or email us at IASpecialist@hotmail.com.