Kern — Energy assistance & weatherization directory
Start with the official CSD county referral and check the named provider’s current programme and intake instructions.
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Energy Bill Services in Kern County
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One-time assistance for eligible home energy bills. The local provider determines eligibility and funding priority.
- Availability · Shared CSD guidance — funding and priority
- Funding is limited and local providers prioritize the greatest need. Meeting an income limit does not guarantee assistance.
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Federal funding for LIHEAP is limited, and local LIHEAP service providers prioritize benefits and services for particularly vulnerable households. As a result, some households eligible for LIHEAP may not qualify for a benefit in order to prioritize assistance for households with the greatest need.
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Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
- Eligibility & access · Shared CSD guidance — 2026 income reference
- Use CSD’s published 2026 monthly income reference. Income sources and other factors affect eligibility; ask the local provider to assess your household.
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Eligibility for services may vary depending on sources of income and other factors. Please contact your local energy agency to determine your eligibility.
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8e5c94fa50507a4b - Eligibility & access · Shared CSD guidance — households larger than 10
- For households larger than 10, CSD says to add $192.21 for each additional person. Ask the provider about your household; local published tables can differ.
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*For families/households with more than 10 persons, add $192.21 for each additional person.
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The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides one-time financial assistance to help balance an eligible household's utility bill.
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Provider programme page. CSD lists this specific provider for energy bill assistance; confirm your city/ZIP, current intake method, eligibility and available funding.
- Availability · Community Action Partnership of Kern — CSD provider referral
- CSD lists Community Action Partnership of Kern as a energy bill assistance & weatherization provider. Check the local programme’s service area and intake instructions before applying.
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Energy Bill Assistance & Weatherization Provider Community Action Partnership of Kern This provider offers energy bill assistance and weatherization services to low-income Californians in your area. 300 19th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone: (661) 336-5200 Website: https://energy.capk.org/Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More Information...
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Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
- Eligibility & access · Community Action Partnership of Kern — current programme instructions
- CAPK publishes Kern residency, a household-income limit of 150% of federal poverty guidelines, and a utility bill covering at least 22 service days. This differs from the statewide income reference; ask CAPK which programme and criteria apply.
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Community Action Partnership of Kern · Utility Assistance (opens in a new tab)
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To qualify for the program, you must reside in Kern County, have a total household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines and have a utility bill with at least 22 days of service.
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1344e3479f0774ae - Information & documents · Community Action Partnership of Kern — CSD initial document list
- CSD’s initial list includes current household income documents and the most recent utility bill. This is not the complete application checklist; use the provider’s current instructions for additional documents and submission channels.
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Documents required to apply for energy services include current income documents for your household and the most recent utility bill.
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Community Action Partnership of Kern · Utility Assistance (opens in a new tab)
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If you’re falling behind on your bills, CAPK’s Energy Programs may be able to help you pay for your electricity, gas and propane bills through our Utility Assistance program.
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