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Santa Clara, California

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

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

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Energy Bill Services in Santa Clara County

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

One-time assistance for eligible home energy bills. The local provider determines eligibility and funding priority.

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

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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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Understand home weatherization — California guidance (opens in a new tab)

Free energy-efficiency improvements for qualifying low-income households, under the programme’s assessment and funding rules.

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

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LIHEAP Weatherization provides free energy efficiency upgrades to low-income households to lower their monthly utility bills while also improving the health and safety of the household's occupants.

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Ask about an energy crisis — California guidance (opens in a new tab)

Contact the local provider about disconnect notices or an energy-related crisis. A 24–48-hour notice is an example of a crisis; it is not a promised response time.

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

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The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) provides assistance to low-income households that are in a crisis situation. Such an example would be a household receiving a 24-48 hour disconnect notice or service termination by their utility company. Another example would be a household facing an energy-related crisis that could be deemed potentially life-threatening in the household, such as a combustible appliance.

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File a written energy assistance appeal — CSD (opens in a new tab)

Start with a written appeal to the local provider for denial, an untimely response or unsatisfactory performance; CSD describes a further written appeal if you disagree with the local decision.

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California Department of Community Services and Development · LIHEAP and DOE WAP appeal instructions (opens in a new tab)

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If an application for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or the Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE WAP) benefits or services is denied, if the response to a request for services is not timely received or if the local service provider’s performance is unsatisfactory, the applicant may initiate a written appeal with the local service provider. The appeal must be reviewed and a decision rendered no later than 15 days after the appeal is received. If the applicant is not satisfied with the local service provider's decision, the applicant may app​eal the decision to the California Department of Community Services and Development in writing pursuant to Title 22, California Code of Regulations section 100805.

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Sacred Heart Community Service — energy bill help (opens in a new tab)

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

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Sacred Heart Community Service · Utility & Water Assistance (opens in a new tab)

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The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a non-emergency federally-funded program that assists low-income households with paying home energy bills once a year.

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Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. — weatherization (opens in a new tab)

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

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

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LIHEAP applicants may qualify for the Home Weatherization program, which improves energy efficiency and safety.

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CPAU billing and payment options (opens in a new tab)

Official customer information and resource referral. Confirm the provider and service type on your account; no account access, payment, service request or individual eligibility check was performed.

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City of Palo Alto Utilities · City of Palo Alto Utilities customer information (opens in a new tab)

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City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) offers several ways to pay your bill.

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CPAU wastewater and utility service information (opens in a new tab)

Official customer information and resource referral. Confirm the provider and service type on your account; no account access, payment, service request or individual eligibility check was performed.

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City of Palo Alto Utilities · City of Palo Alto Utilities customer information (opens in a new tab)

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The City of Palo Alto Utilities provides electricity, water, wastewater, natural gas, and fiber optic services.

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MyCPAU official account portal referral (opens in a new tab)

Official customer information and resource referral. Confirm the provider and service type on your account; no account access, payment, service request or individual eligibility check was performed.

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City of Palo Alto Utilities · City of Palo Alto Utilities customer information (opens in a new tab)

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MyCPAU

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CPAU annual water quality reports and paper-copy requests (opens in a new tab)

Find CPAU's annual consumer confidence reports for Palo Alto water customers. The official directory lists its 2025 report and previous years, with Spanish and Chinese versions.

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City of Palo Alto Utilities · City of Palo Alto Utilities water quality reports (opens in a new tab)

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Every year we publish an Annual Consumer Confidence Report which informs customers about the City's water quality. Past annual reports are provided below on this page.

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Report CPAU water disruptions or power outages (opens in a new tab)

Use CPAU's official reporting instructions for water leaks/service disruptions or power outages. The linked outage map and text notification instructions concern electric outages; use the water disruption number for water problems.

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City of Palo Alto Utilities · City of Palo Alto Utilities outage information (opens in a new tab)

Official utility topic page; exact report listing, reporting instruction or purpose-labelled contact

Reporting Outages, Leaks or Service Disruptions Power outage: (650) 496-6914 Gas leak or service disruption: (650) 329-2579 Water leak or service disruption: (650) 329-2579

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Water provider and billing information — Cupertino (Utilities) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Cupertino · Cupertino — Utilities municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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The City contracts with external providers for water, sewer, and solid waste operations.

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Sewer service information — Cupertino (Utilities) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Cupertino · Cupertino — Utilities municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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The City contracts with external providers for water, sewer, and solid waste operations.

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Water provider and billing information — Gilroy (Online Utility Payment) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Gilroy · Gilroy — Online Utility Payment municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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If your account is shut off, please call the City's Finance Department at (408) 846-0420 to report the payment and restore water service as soon as possible.

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Sewer service information — Gilroy (Utility Services and Billing) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Gilroy · Gilroy — GILROY WATER SERVICESVIEW YOUR BILL AND PAY ONLINE municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Water & Sewer Service Request Form - Residential (PDF English)

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Water provider and billing information — Morgan Hill (How to Read a Utility Bill) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Morgan Hill · Morgan Hill — How to Read a Utility Bill municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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If you live in a dwelling unit with an individual city water meter, you may qualify for a low-income discount on your utility bill.

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Water provider and billing information — Mountain View (Overview) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Mountain View · Mountain View — Utility Billing municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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After you receive your first bill, please visit www.mountainview.gov/utilitybill to sign up to view your bills and water usage history online; sign up for paperless statements; and set up auto-debit payments using your bank checking or savings account, debit card, or credit card.

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Sewer service information — Mountain View (Overview) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Mountain View · Mountain View — Utility Billing municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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To open or close a utility account which consists of water, sewer and trash services, customers need to contact the Finance Department at 650-903-6317 option 1 at least 1 business day prior to the day you would like to open or close a utility account.

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Water provider and billing information — Palo Alto (Utilities Rates) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Palo Alto Utilities · City of Palo Alto Utilities customer information (opens in a new tab)

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BAWSCA water bond refunding in 2023 achieved lower debt service payments ($185K/year 2023-2034).

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Sewer service information — Palo Alto (Utilities) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Palo Alto · Palo Alto — Utilities municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Palo Alto is the only city in California that owns and operates a full suite of municipal utility services, including electric, fiber optics, natural gas, water and wastewater.

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Water provider and billing information — Santa Clara (opens in a new tab)

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City of Santa Clara · Santa Clara — About City Utilities municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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If we are unable to read your water or electric meter(s), the bill for service may be estimated based upon your prior usage.

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Sewer service information — Santa Clara (Proposed 2026-2027 Water, Sewer and Recycled Water Rates) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Santa Clara · Santa Clara — Proposed 2026-2027 Water, Sewer & Recycled Water Rates municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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In addition to maintaining water quality, our responsibilities extend to the City's wastewater system.

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Sewer service information — Sunnyvale (opens in a new tab)

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City of Sunnyvale · Sunnyvale — Utility Billing municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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You may start or stop your water, wastewater (sewer) and garbage utility services online:

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Official state service profiles

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