2000 Energy Assistance California: Several new incentives are available to more families to help them pay their energy bills through PG&E’s expanded REACH and REACH Triple Match programs. With the rise in the maximum assistance amount from $1,000 to $2,000, there will be more financial relief.
The income threshold has also been raised, which means that more families can now apply for the program based on their household income. Families with moderate incomes will gain the most from this change. They may not have been able to get this kind of help before.
In addition, customers with unpaid bills can now use the programs, making sure that people who are having trouble making their payments can still get help.
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Lastly, people who have already gained from these programs can apply again. This makes it easier for families to get more help when they need it. The goal of these changes is to help a wider range of families who are having trouble paying their energy bills in every way.
2000 Energy Assistance California: How to apply to receive benefits
Verification of income is a requirement for all applicants to the REACH and REACH Triple Match programs. This criterion guarantees that aid is provided to those who require it.
Except individuals engaged in the Arrearage Management Plan (AMP), who are not eligible for REACH or REACH Triple Match, customers who are currently on a payment plan are now able to apply for these programs.
For those who satisfy the criteria, 2024 offers furthermore advantages. The updated criteria can let clients with earlier in the year REACH or Triple Match credits qualify for a second credit.
REACH recipients qualify for this benefit without having to reapply or take any more actions. Triple Match recipients who still owe money, however, will be allowed to contribute once more and get a second matching credit using a three-to-one match ratio.
Remember too that residential PG&E accounts serving single-family homes or apartments must be qualified for this help. The programs do not cover commercial, industrial, apartment, or residential buildings with shared utility services or cooking-only ones. Still, people in Section 8 or government-subsidized housing can get assistance.
