Resources to help seniors with the energy crunch

Golden Umbrella:  Shasta County Utility customers may receive emergency assistance through the Power To Seniors program if they are 62 years old or older, and meet income guidelines.  Must have a shut off notice or their utilities have been shut off.  You may call  (530) 223-6034 to see if you qualify.

Energy Assistance

Help with Utility Bills

CARES (Community Assistance for Redding Electric Service - City of Redding)

Once every two years assistance only (shut off notice may be required). You may call (530) 339-7200 or come to their office at 777 Cypress Ave., Redding.

City of Redding Utilities

Budget billing (provides for equal monthly payments to qualified residential customers) or amortization program (provides a method of paying an existing balance over time to qualified residential customers).  Call (530) 245-7200 to find out if you qualify for any of these programs.

City of Redding Lifeline Program

Applications available by calling (530) 339-7200 Monday-Friday from 8am - 5pm. Must be 62 and over or disabled. The maximum benefit is 20% discount of the first 600 Kilowatt-hours, up to the maximum of $13.54 per month. The deduction will appear on your monthly bill. 1 person - $1614 per month or less. 2 persons - $1764 per month or less. 3 persons - $1914 per month or less. 4 persons - $2064 or less. (Scheduled to be revised in near future).

PG&E - CARES Program

Alternate Rates for Energy - Applications available by calling 1-800-743-5000 or at Golden Umbrella. Provides a discount off monthly bill. 1 or 2 person in household $22,000 per month or less. 3 people $26,600, 4 people $32,000, add $5000 per person. Should inquire about a payment plan.  Rates may also be negotiated to persons with documented extensive medical needs.

REACH (Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help - PG&E)

One-time assistance only. Must have a shut-off notice, can pay up to $200 for those customers whose income for a household of 2 persons at or below $1,875 per month. (No HUD recipients) Call the Salvation Army, Monday-Friday from 1-3pm. (530) 222-2207

SHARE (City of Shasta Lake)

Must have a shut-off notice. Provides $100 discount off utilities per year for qualifying City of Shasta Lake electric customers. Call the Salvation Army from 1-3pm. (530) 222-2207 

HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) - Available 2/1/01

Provides once a year assistance for income-eligible customers.  Telephone applications are taken Tuesdays 1-4 pm; 

for wood, oil, and propane, Tuesday mornings 

8 - 11 am. Call (530) 378-6900 for more information.

PROPANE USERS

Should inquire about a payment plan or refer to HEAP for one time assistance.

Home Improvement

SELF HELP HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (SHHIP):

ENERGY PARTNERS FOR WEATHERIZATION

Assistance with free weatherization to income-qualified customers. For PG&E customers only. Call (530) 378-6900 

FURNACE PROGRAM

Assistance is available for furnace repair or replacement to income-qualified customers. Call (530) 378-6900 

SELF-HELP LOANS

Low interest loans available at 1% over 20 years for weatherization. (530) 378-6900 

REDDING RANCHERIA

Help for Native American customers. Please contact agency at (530) 225-8979 for more information on their program.

CITY OF REDDING MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR SENIORS

Must be 60 or older, pays up to $300 worth of repairs. Call (530) 245-7136 for more information. Must be income eligible. See HUD income guidelines.

SHASTA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Minor home repairs for seniors 60 and over or physically disabled. Call (530) 225-5160. County or outside city limits.

ANDERSON AREA SENIOR CITIZEN PROJECT

Helps seniors with minor home repair and modifications.  Owner provides materials; the program provides labor. Call (530) 378-6656 Monday - Friday from 8-5pm.

Food Assistance

Medication Assistance

Call HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program) at 223-0999 for information on prescription assistance.

If you need further assistance, call the Senior Single Point of Entry 8am-5pm, M-F at

(530) 223-6034

How you can help

Power To Seniors Brochure 2007.pdf

Donations

DONATIONS TO ASSIST SENIORS WITH UTILITY BILLS  MAY BE MADE TO:

"Power to Seniors"

c/o Tehama Bank

1770 Pine Street

Redding, CA 96001

For More Information Contact:

Golden Umbrella
200 Mercy Oaks Drive
Tel: 530 223-6034
FAX: 530 223-6058
Internet: shanahan@chw.edu

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Last updated: December 03, 2007