PUC Utility Discount Programs The PUC provides discounts on wireline telephone service, energy bills and energy efficiency, and some water service to eligible consumers. The information below is a starting point to see if you may be qualified for these programs.
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Utility |
Yearly Household Income Eligibility |
Who to Contact |
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TELEPHONE
California LifeLine |
- 1-2 members
.$22,000
- 3 members
$25,900
- 4 members
$31,200
- Each additional
. $5,300
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Your local wireline telephone provider
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ENERGY
Electric/Natural Gas
CARE Program |
- 1-2 members
. $29,300
- 3 members
$34,400
- 4 members
$41,500
- 5 members
$48,600
- 6 members
.$55,700
- Each additional
. $7,100
|
Your electricity or natural gas provider (NOTE: The CARE program is only available from PUC-regulated utilities, not municipal utilities) |
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Low-Income Energy Efficiency (LIEE) |
- 1-2 members
. $29,300
- 3 members
$34,400
- 4 members
$41,500
- 5 members
$48,600
- 6 members
$55,700 Each additional
. $7,100
|
Your electricity or natural gas provider (NOTE: The LIEE program is only available from PUC-regulated utilities, not municipal utilities) |
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Federal and Other Assistance Programs |
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WATER |
- 1-2 members
. $23,400
- 3 members
$27,500
- Each additional
. $5,600
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Your water company (NOTE: Eligible water districts include Golden State Water Company and California American Water Company's Monterey District. |
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