California customers can save energy and money through monthly bill discounts and free weatherization services offered by
Pacific Power. To qualify, residential customers have to meet the following gross income guidelines:
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Number in household
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Monthly income at or below
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Yearly income at or below
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1-2
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$2,133
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$25,600
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3
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$2,508
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$30,100
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4
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$3,025
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$36,300
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5
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$3,542
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$42,500
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6
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$4,058
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$48,700
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7 and more
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For households with more than six people, add $517 for each additional individual to determine allowable income level.
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For households with more than six people, add $6,200 for each additional individual to determine allowable income level.
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Monthly bill discount
Pacific Power offers income-qualifying residential customers a 20 percent discount on monthly bills through its California
Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) program. The program was established in 1989 by the California legislature. All electric
and gas utilities regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission are required to offer CARE to income-qualifying
residential customers. CARE is funded through a surcharge on non-CARE customers’ monthly bills, as required by the commission.
If you meet these guidelines fill out an
application for CARE, or call toll-free at
1-888-221-7070. For information on additional energy assistance programs, call the appropriate agency listed below:
Del Norte County: Del Norte Senior Center (707) 464-9013
Modoc County: T.E.A.C.H. (530) 233-3111
Shasta County: S.H.I.P. (530) 378-6900
Siskiyou County: Great Northern Corporation (530) 938-4424
Landlords who are billed under Schedule DS-8 can calculate their tenants' bills using our simple calculator.
Weatherization services
Through partnerships with local agencies, Pacific Power provides free weatherization services to qualifying homeowners and
renters living in single-family homes, mobile homes or apartments. A variety of measures can be installed to save energy.
These include insulation, energy-efficient showerheads, compact fluorescent light bulbs and more. All of these measures are
designed to lower bills, while keeping your home comfortable.
To apply for Pacific Power’s weatherization program, please call the appropriate agency listed below:
Inside Del Norte County: Del Norte Senior Center (707) 464-9013
Outside Del Norte County: Great Northern Corporation (530) 938-4424
Updated June 2007
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