Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Approved

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally-funded program to help low-income households pay their energy bills. Spectrum Community Services also offers the Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program and the East Bay Community Energy Programs. All programs aim to assist eligible families with financial energy bills. Assistance is in the form of a direct payment to the utility company on behalf of an eligible applicant.
• • Owner
    Shola Shodiya-Zeumault
  • Created On
    06-30-2016
  • Updated On
    01-03-2023
  • Update Reminder
    12-01-2023

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Kari Sardell
  • Phone
    (510) 881-0300 x 4
  • Fax
    (510) 537-3340
  • Email
    ksardell@spectrumcs.org
  • Alt Name
    Thomas Dinh
  • Alt Phone
    (510) 881-0300 x
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    tdinh@spectrumcs.org
  • Address
    2621 Barrington Court
  • City
    Hayward
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    12-14-2021
  • Expiration Date
    12-30-2023
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    Spectrum Community Services
  • Zip Code
    94545

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.spectrumcs.org/energy-services
  • Apply Online
    https://www.spectrumcs.org/images/pdfs/HEAPEngAppgGray2018.pdf
  • CARES and FERA application assistance
    https://www.spectrumcs.org/images/downloads/EBCE_CARE-FERA_factsheet_wSpectrum.pdf
  • English HEAP Application Packet
    https://www.spectrumcs.org/images/pdfs/LiHEAPEngAppColorWEB2020.pdf
  • Weatherization Application Packet
    https://www.spectrumcs.org/images/pdfs/WXAppEng2020ColorFinalWEB.pdf

• Detailed Information

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    COVID-19 Update: We are working with limited staffing to process applications. MAIL IN ONLY. Applications to print are listed below.

    PLEASE DO NOT CALL FOR STATUS OF APPLICATIONS. We will notify you by postcards or email the dollar amount when we have processed your application. The process could take up to 8-10 weeks for the State to credit your PG&E account. Please remember we are a non emergency program.

    What the program offers:

    PG&E and Alameda Municipal Power bills assistance for a one-time payment per program year.

    Federal HEAP funds are for households with low incomes and high energy costs, prioritizing households with elderly, disabled persons and/or children under six years old: The LiHEAP Program helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs: PG&E and Alameda Power & Telecom bills assistance for a one-time payment per program year.

    The Weatherization Program can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of health and safety problems. The program offers heater, water heater, and weatherization services every five years.

    Applicants Must:

    -- Live in Alameda County

    -- Provide a complete PG&E or Alameda Munipal Power bill.

    -- Provide proof of monthly income for the entire household (see table above for reference).

    How to Apply:

    To obtain an application for the HEAP program:

    -- call: 510-881-0300

    -- email: SpectrumWX@SpectrumCS.org

    -- Print (see linked applications: "Application URL" for English or the "Spanish Application Packet")

    WHEN FINISHED: Please MAIL your completed application and required documentation to:

    Spectrum Community Services 

    P.O. Box 4317 Hayward, CA 94540

• Eligibility Information

  • States
    • CA
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
  • Cities
    • Alameda, CA
    • Castro Valley, CA
    • Emeryville, CA
    • San Leandro, CA
    • Newark, CA
    • Union City, CA
    • Piedmont, CA
    • Oakland, CA
    • Livermore, CA
    • Dublin, CA
    • Berkeley, CA
    • San Lorenzo, CA
    • Pleasanton, CA
    • Hayward, CA
    • Albany, CA
    • Fremont, CA
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • Adult
  • Languages Served
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

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