Home Utility Assistance

Rebuilding Together Sacramento

Provides free home improvement services to income-qualified homeowners in Sacramento County. Programs include Safe at Home, which offers minor repairs and modifications to improve home safety and accessibility, and the Home Energy Conservation Program, which provides energy-saving improvements such as weather stripping, caulking, and LED lighting that may help reduce utility costs by 10-20%. To qualify, applicants must own their home, meet income requirements, and provide income verification. To learn more and apply visit Rebuilding Together Sacramento.

Community Resource Project (CRP)

A home energy assistance and weatherization program that helps low-income households improve energy efficiency, weatherization, and utility assistance programs. Services may include free energy-efficient home upgrads, weatherization improvements, and help with energy bills. To learn more and apply visit Community Resource Project, Inc. > Home. 

Septic Tank Conversion Loan Program: While connecting the public sewer system can be costly, Regional San can help. Regional San provides low-interest loans to eligible owner who are currently on septic systems and want to connect to the public sewer system. The program is administered by Regional San, and eligibility requires the property to be within Regional San, and eligibility requires the property to be within Regional San's service area and the applicant to be the legal property owner. To learn more and apply visit Septic Tank Conversion Loan Program - Sacramento Area Sewer District.

Upper Lateral Loan Program: As a property owner, you are responsible for the private sewer pipe serving your property. This "upper lateral" connects your home to a "lower lateral" owned by SASD. The upper lateral is located entirely on your private property, while the lower lateral is located within the public right of way (under the sidewalk and street) or the utility easement (typically along the rear edge of your property). If an upper lateral fails due to aging pipes, root intrusion, or shifting soil, repairs and clean up can be costly. The Upper Lateral Loan Program provides low-interest loans for property owners who need to replace or repair their upper laterals. To learn more and apply visit Upper Lateral Loan Program - Sacramento Area Sewer District.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program is an income-qualified utility discount program offered by PG&E. The program provides eligible households with a discount of 20% on their monthly PG&E energy bill. To learn more and apply visit California Alternate Rates for Energy Program | PG&E.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) 

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a utility payment program that can offer income-eligible residents of Sacramento County a credit on their energy bills. HEAP is available to customers of PG&E, SMUD, and for those who heat their homes using wood, propane, or oil purchased from a vendor. To learn more and apply visit Community Resource Project, Inc. > Apply Online. 

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Consumer Help Desk 

Consumer assistance and information resource that provides information about energy rates, energy-saving tips, utility discount programs, and other energy-related resources for California residents. To learn more and apply visit Financial Assistance, Savings, and Discounts.

Energy Star Rebate Finder

Find rebates and special offers near you on Energy Star certified products. Products that earn the Energy Star label meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the U.S. EPA helping you save energy and money while protecting the environment. To learn more and apply visit Special Offers and Rebates from ENERGY STAR Partners | EPA ENERGY STAR.