pg&e reach and care program
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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