PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric Company) has donated an additional $55 million to the Dollar Energy Fund which will be used to assist with REACH contributions. These efforts will help with unpaid balances and to prevent service disconnection.
Starting January 2, 2024 the funds will be distributed in two phases. In the first phase, half of the funds will allow for pledges to be increased from $500 to $1,000. The remining half will be made available to a larger pool of customers later in the year.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must have an active residential PG&E account in their name
- A past due balance not exceeding $2,000
- Specific income guidelines
- Have received a shutoff notice or past due balance
- Have not received REACH funding within the past 12 months
Dollar Energy Fund
The Dollar Energy Fund, a nonprofit entity, administers the funding for the REACH program, operating through 170 offices across Northern and Central California. Prospective enrollees can locate an agency in their county or apply online at www.dollarenergy.org/MyApp.