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Oct 4, 2022 · SACRAMENTO – With new figures showing that California’s nation-leading utility assistance programs distributed $1.4 billion to support upwards of 2.2 million struggling households during the pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that another $1.4 billion is set to go out before the end of the year to cover overdue utility bills.
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - California
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides one-time...
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - California
Jul 19, 2021 · The state has so far prioritized rent relief — keeping people housed — over utilities relief. A spokesperson for the state’s COVID-19 Rent Relief program said that of the $158 million distributed as of July 16, less than $40,000 had gone to utilities relief. Utility debt makes up about 6% of all assistance requested so far.
Sep 25, 2023 · The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides one-time financial assistance to help balance an eligible household's utility bill. 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 ...
November 22, 2022. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the release of $647 million in funding to help over 1.4 million California households struggling to pay their overdue energy bills. The awarded funding will eliminate all past due energy debt accrued by residential customers between March 4, 2020 and December 31, 2021 ...
Jan 19, 2023 · With the cost of natural gas skyrocketing, utility bills in Southern California are going to jump. To help manage the costs, SoCalGas offers several programs. Jan. 5, 2023
- Jon Healey
- Deputy Editor, Fast Break Desk
- jon.healey@latimes.com
Sep 13, 2021 · More than 44,000 households have been assisted and more than $1 billion paid or approved for payment. More than 243,000 applications have been received with more than $2.2 billion in rent and utility assistance requested
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Jan 18, 2023 · The funds were credited to the utility accounts of eligible customers by LADWP over the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend. Of the $85 million, $76 million in credits were distributed directly to 137,478 LADWP customers provided through the State of California’s 2022 California Arrearage Payment Program (2022 CAPP).
