ABOUT US
LIHEAP Helps California was first launched in April 2017 in response to the former administration's plan to eliminate LIHEAP in the federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2018 on account of being “a lower-impact program and is unable to demonstrate strong performance outcomes.” The goal of the LIHEAP Helps California campaign is two-fold: to raise awareness of the impact of LIHEAP and to garner support for the program on a local, state, and national level through legislative and grassroots initiatives.
LIHEAP Helps California reflects the work done by the state's LIHEAP service providers to help low-income households. It helps build an appreciation of the difficulties of those in need and how funding from the federal government impacts their lives. It offers a reminder to every worker in the LIHEAP network and to the decision-makers about how things would be worse without the program. It emphasizes its value to all of us.
The LIHEAP Helps California campaign is championed by Central Coast Energy Services, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the LIHEAP service provider for the counties of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, and the City & County of San Francisco.
CPUC
CPUC
CPUC
The CPUC is a regulatory agency that regulates privately owned public utilities in California. They make decisions about what your energy costs are and where they come from, among other things.
HHS
CPUC
CPUC
LIHEAP is a Federal program funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services.
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LIHEAP Providers
LIHEAP Providers
In California, LIHEAP is administered by the Department of Community Services and Development (a division of the Health and Human Services Agency).
LIHEAP Providers
LIHEAP Providers
LIHEAP Providers
California LIHEAP service providers are available to assist with energy assistance applications, weatherization services, and more. Click the link below to find a local LIHEAP service provider.
SAVE LIHEAP
Funding for LIHEAP 2026 has been cut. Thousands of low-income households will be turned away from receiving critical, life-saving energy assistance. Learn more about how you can help!