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Monterey County, California · Water, sewer and energy

Get utility bill assistance in Monterey County

Get utility bill assistance

1 provider · 3 official links · 5 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 16, 2026

In Monterey County, 1 state agency publishes 3 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (2), eligibility (2) and documents (1). 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items on its guide.

These are the Monterey County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
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Monterey — Energy assistance & weatherization directory

Find your local energy provider — CSD (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Start with the official CSD county referral and check the named provider’s current programme and intake instructions.

Source & saved evidence

California Department of Community Services and Development · Monterey — energy bill assistance county provider directory (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed programme instructions

Energy Bill Services in Monterey County

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Understand LIHEAP bill assistance — California guidance (opens in a new tab)Shared state instructions

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.
Source & saved evidence

California Department of Community Services and Development · LIHEAP programme and current assistance referral (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed programme instructions

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.
Source & saved evidence

California Department of Community Services and Development · 2026 LIHEAP income eligibility (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed programme instructions

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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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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California Department of Community Services and Development · 2026 LIHEAP income eligibility (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed programme instructions

*For families/households with more than 10 persons, add $192.21​​ for each additional person.

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California Department of Community Services and Development · LIHEAP programme and current assistance referral (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed programme instructions

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides one-time financial assistance to help balance an eligible household's utility bill.

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Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. — energy bill help (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Provider programme page. CSD lists this specific provider for energy bill assistance; confirm your city/ZIP, current intake method, eligibility and available funding.

Availability · Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. — CSD provider referral
CSD lists Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. as a energy bill assistance & weatherization provider. Check the local programme’s service area and intake instructions before applying.
Source & saved evidence

California Department of Community Services and Development · Monterey — energy bill assistance county provider directory (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed programme instructions

Energy Bill Assistance & Weatherization Provider Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. This provider offers energy bill assistance and weatherization services to low-income Californians in your area. P.O. Box 2707, Watsonville, CA 95077 Phone: (888) 728-3637 Website: www.energyservices.orgMonday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More Information...

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Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
Information & documents · Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. — 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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California Department of Community Services and Development · Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. — CSD Energy Bill Assistance & Weatherization Provider details (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed programme instructions

Documents required to apply for energy services include current income documents for your household and the most recent utility bill.

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Source & saved evidence

Central Coast Energy Services · Central Coast Energy Services — current energy assistance instructions (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed programme instructions

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible low-income households with their home energy bills and assists in improving household energy efficiency.

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