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Who We Are

Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and the service provider for the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).

Our Mission

The mission of Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. is to improve household safety, health, and economic security within communities in California. We foster community health and well-being by providing energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We promote an environment of safety, hard work, teamwork, and high quality services.

Our Programs

The LIHEAP program provides low-income households with a credit on utility accounts up to $587. Emergency Assistance is provided to households at risk of having their utilities disconnected if they have one of the following; 15-Day Shut-off Notice, 48-Hour Shut-off Notice and to those with Disconnected Accounts.

The LIHWAP Program provides a one-time payment assistance benefit of up to $15,000 on residential water and wastewater bills for low-income households.

The Home Weatherization Program provides energy efficiency-improving measures in the home to reduce energy costs for income-eligible applicants. Possible installation of Windows Doors Furnace, Water Heater, Floor Insulation, and more.

If you are interested in a general information presentation for you and/or your staff, please click HERE to schedule a 1-hour presentation (in-person or via webinar).

Be A Part of Our Trained Partner Agency Network

We have a network of trained partner agencies throughout our seven-county service area. Referral agencies are trained to submit LIHEAP and other low-income program applications on behalf of their program participants.

Join us for an exclusive training session where you'll learn how to help your program participants apply for and access our program and services! Benefits include:

Direct access to our Eligibility Department staff
Same-day application processing
On-demand application inquiries
Access to our secure online application submission portal

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A TRAINING SESSION

"This partnership with CCES helps bridge the gap with clients who are unaware how to apply. Having caseworkers who are available here to assist those in need of assistance with PG&E and Water utility expense is a blessing for them. We work many who are dealing with financial hardships.. Thank you so much for this opportunity to be partners."

- Lena, Salvation Army

"Partnering with CCES has been a relief for cash-strapped, low-income clients, especially the elderly, our most vulnerable population. The clients who come my way and have signed up for this program have a huge stress lifted from their shoulders. This is an exceptional and much needed service for our community."

- Kathy, Salinas valley Medical Clinic

"LIHEAP has benefitted many people in the community. I have assisted many of the clients that I work with who are low-income. They have been able to receive assistance with past due payments and catch up on their bill. The program has been a tremendous help for those who are currently on a tight budget and has been a relief for many families."

- Guillermina, Community Homeless Solutions

"We help families process assistance for the LIHEAP program. We help qualifying families to have access to PG&E discounts: CARE, FERA, REACH, and other programs such as Energy Savings, and Payment Plans. We help persons to understand the charges on their electricity bill. This partnership is very beneficial for our program participants."

- Aurelio, El Concilio of San Mateo

Please email Jennifer Lopez-Alfaro with any questions: Outreach@EnergyServices.org.