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The following programs offer utility discounts for qualifying households:
CALIFORNIA LIFELINE
1-866-272-0349 www.californialifeline.com
California LifeLine is a state program that provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to eligible households.
L.A. DEPT. OF WATER AND POWER
1-800-DIAL-DWP www.ladwp.com
LA Dept. of Water and Power offers various financial assistance and discount programs to qualifying households including a Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a Senior Citizen/Disability Lifeline Rate, and a Life Support Equipment Discount Program.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS
1-877-238-0092 www.socalgas.com/assistance
Southern California Gas Company offers various assistance programs including California Alternative Rates for Energy Program (CARE) which offers a 20-percent discount to eligible customers on their monthly natural gas bill; Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federally funded energy assistance program that may help you pay your utility bill if you're income-qualified; and Medical Baseline Allowance Program provides additional natural gas at the lowest baseline rate for individuals with a serious health condition.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
1-800-655-4555 www.sce.com/residential/assistance/care-fera
Southern California Electric offers various assistance programs including California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) which provide monthly discounts on electric rates for low-income household relief; the Medical Baseline Allowance Program offers financial assistance to those who require powered medical equipment.
1-800-736-4777 www.sce.com/residential/assistance/energy-saving-program
Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA) is designed to help consumers conserve energy and save money. Income-qualified customers may be eligible to receive energy-efficient appliances at no charge or at a minimal charge. If qualified, SCE covers the costs of new energy-efficient appliances, including installation.
Contracted Social Service Providers
ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING AND HEALING
1-323-656-1107 www.alliancehh.org
Alliance for Housing and Healing provides financial support to persons living with HIV/AIDS to pay for rent, utilities, and pharmaceuticals.
THE TRANSLATIN@ COALITION
1-833-847-2331 www.translatinacoalition.org
TransLatin@ Coalition provides outreach, peer case management, financial assistance, workforce development and support services for transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex individuals.
Additional Programs
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT
1-866-675-6623 www.csd.ca.gov/lihwap
Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) assists eligible households in paying their water, wastewater bills. LIHWAP offers a one-time payment assistance on your water bill up to $2,000 and has the same eligibility as LIHEAP criteria.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
1-866-674-6327 www.benefits.gov/benefit/623
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers income-eligible residents of Los Angeles County a credit to their utility bill. HEAP is available for people who purchase energy from the LA Department of Water & Power (LADWP), Southern California Edison (SCE), or the Southern California Gas Company.