PG & E CARE and Reach Programs

Aaron Bounthong, Gail Daclan, Gabriel Kirk, Mason Parnell, Krystal Raynes

Introduction

PG&E CARE

Topic Description

CARE: California Alternate Rates for Energy Program

Offers significant discounts on your gas and electricity

bills

Why do we need CARE?

Makes it easier to cover all expenses each month

Easier to manage energy usage: tips, tools & other

information on sources to help energy usage requirements

Provides energy-efficient home improvements at no cost

How does PG&E CARE work?

Eligible based on guidelines

and baseline allowance

Apply for online application

Receive discounts for 2 years/

4 if fixed income

Pros

Qualified households will receive

benefits

Will receive benefits within two

billing cycles

Will receive benefits for two

years

Will be automatically evaluated

for the FERA program

Cons● Not eligible until energy usage exceeds 400% of

baseline allowance or six times the tier one

allowance

● Must meet minimum income to receive discounts

● Will only receive discount for two years

● Program is only funded by donations

PG&E REACH Program

Topic Description

REACH: Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help

Administered through the Salvation Army

Applicable for those who have unforeseen hardships

“For more than 30 years, The REACH Program has provided emergency energy assistance to low-income families within the PG&E service area who are in jeopardy of losing their electricity services” (PG&E, Web)

Why do we need PG&E REACH?

Helps struggling families

Ability to distribute power

Helps people survive

How does PG & E REACH work?

Monthly donations

Eligibility chart

6 Standards for

eligibility

Can’t reapply until another 18

months

Pros

Can credit up to $300.

Wait period adjusts for handicapped, terminally ill, and seniors.

Benefits low income families.Supported with PG&E grant and donations.PG&E pays 100% of administration costs so that donations reach more of those in need.

Cons● Must be an uncontrolled and

unpredicted event that has caused inability to pay bill.

● Can't live in subsidized housing.

● Income can't exceed REACH guidelines.

● Can't receive 15 day or 48 hour disconnection notice.

Conclusion

Quick Summary

Where can you find more information?

www.pge.com/care/

Step by Step Sign Up Process

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Where can you find more information?

www.pge.com/reach

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Reflections

Works Cited

"The CARE Program Offers You Significant Discounts on Gas and Electricity." PG&E. PG&E, n.d. Web. 5 July 2016.

"REACH (Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help)." PG&E. PG&E, n.d. Web. 05 July 2016.

Thank You!

Gabriel KirkMason Parnell

Gail DaclanAaron Bounthong

Krystal Raynes