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Appeal an energy assistance decision

Appeal an energy assistance decision. Check your local provider’s programme, service area and current instructions.

Before you start

Choose your county on the map, then check the named provider and its city or ZIP service area. A county referral is a starting point; it does not establish eligibility at your address.
Bill assistance, crisis assistance and weatherization are different services. Some counties use separate providers for bills and home improvements.
Funding is limited. Meeting an income guideline or receiving help in a previous year does not guarantee a payment. Continue to contact your utility about payment arrangements and disconnection.
Check current application channels before visiting. Some providers accept only online or mailed applications; telephone hours, public visits and appointment times can differ.

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California service directory · Plumas

Plumas — Energy assistance & weatherization directory

CSD lists energy providers for this county. Check the provider’s city/ZIP and programme before applying; county browsing is not an address-level eligibility decision. Providers are separate organizations, and a listed office can be outside the county. Confirm the current application channel before visiting.

File a written energy assistance appeal — CSDOfficial instructions

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.

Source checked October 16, 2026

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

Reviewed programme instructions

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 appeal 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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