Financial, Insurance & Legal
National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives 560 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 (800) 431-2804 Web Site: www.nosscr.org Services, information and support if you are claiming benefits or providing representation. Pacific Gas and Electric Company Programs Balanced Payment Plan (800) 743-5000 Web Site: www.pge.com Monthly payments are averaged to eliminate wide swings in energy costs and allow for better budgeting by having the same or similar payment amount each month. Bill Guaranty (800) 743-5000 A deposit alternative which enables customers to secure their account by having another qualifying PG&E customer who is willing to assume financial responsibility sign on their behalf. Californians for Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) (866) 743-2273 Provides monthly discount on energy bills for lowincome qualified households. Energy Saving Assistance Program (800) 989-9744 Web Site: www.pge.com/energysavings Provides income-qualified renters and homeowners free, easy solutions to help manage energy use. Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) (800) 743-5000 Web Site: www.pge.com/fera Monthly discount on electric bills provided for income-qualified households of three or more individuals. Medical Baseline Program P. O. Box 8329, Stockton, CA 95208 (800) 743-5000 (800) 652-4712 TTY Web Site: www.pge.com/medicalbaseline Residential customers dependent on life-support equipment and/or with special heating or cooling needs due to certain medical conditions may be eligible to receive additional quantities of energy at the lowest (baseline) price.
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Payment Arrangements (800) 743-5000 Web Site: www.pge.com/paymentarrangement Additional time may be provided to make payments for those who are having difficulty paying their bill by the due date. Pacific Power and Light Programs California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) (888) 221-7070 Web Site: www.pacificpower.net/care Provides monthly discount of up to 20% on energy bills for low-income qualified households. Home Energy Savings (800) 942-0266 Web Site: www.homeenergysavings.net Cash incentives for purchasing high-efficiency light fixtures, ceiling fans, clothes washers, dishwashers, electric storage water heaters, evaporative coolers, refrigerators, room and central air conditioners, ductless heat lamps, heat pumps, tune-ups for central air conditioners or heat pumps, windows and insulation. Eligible products and requirements are listed on web site. See Ya Later Refrigerator (866) 899-5539 Web Site: www.pacificpower.net/ Provides $35 incentive to customers for recycling refrigerators and freezers. Schedule a pick up online or by calling. Refrigerators or freezers must be in working condition and units must be larger than 10 cubic feet in size. Weatherization Pacific Power works with local agencies to provide free weatherization services to qualifying homeowners and renters living in single family homes, mobile homes, or apartments with the goal of lowering electric bills while keeping the home comfortable. Based on needs, measures may include insulation, energy-efficient showerheads, compact fluorescent light bulbs and more. Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) Salvation Army 2123 Tydd Street, Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 442-6475
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