PG&E committing $50 million to financial assistance programs
Briefly

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is investing $50 million into financial assistance programs for eligible customers struggling with past-due energy bills. The new Match My Payment Program allows qualifying low- to moderate-income customers to receive dollar-for-dollar matches up to $1,000 for bill payments. Eligibility is based on federal income guidelines, and customers must pay at least $50 toward the balance to receive matching funds. The program aims to help alleviate financial strain, especially during high-bill months, and is scheduled to conclude on December 31.
The new Match My Payment Program offers a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $1,000, to qualifying low-to moderate-income customers to pay past-due energy bills.
Eligibility for the program is based on federal income guidelines, with a family of four making less than $128,600 a year potentially qualifying for assistance.
Applicants must pay at least $50 toward their outstanding balance each time to receive matching funds, with a minimum past due balance of $100 required to apply.
The program is designed to ensure that families receive support during peak energy bill months and is set to end on December 31.
Read at The Mercury News
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