How to apply for Energy Net Electric Bill Discount (Trinity PUD customers) in California

Who it's for

Energy Net gives a discount on the electric bill to low-income Trinity Public Utilities District (Trinity PUD) customers. Household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level for your family size. Only 125 households get the discount at a time, and applicants with the lowest incomes come first. The discount lasts six months, and you must reapply every six months. Send proof of gross income (such as pay stubs or a Social Security benefit letter) with the application; bank statements are not accepted. Call Adult Services at 530-623-8209 for a paper application.

What you'll need

• Energy Net application
• Proof of gross household income (pay stubs, Social Security benefit letter, retirement statement — not bank statements), or a CalFresh/Medi-Cal Verification of Benefits
• Trinity PUD account number

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Energy Net Electric Bill Discount (Trinity PUD customers). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need energy Net application, proof of gross household income (pay stubs, Social Security benefit letter, retirement statement — not bank statements), or a CalFresh/Medi-Cal Verification of Benefits, trinity PUD account number — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

reapply every 6 months