PG&E REACH
by Pacific Gas and Electric Company
A one-time PG&E bill credit of up to $800 for income-eligible customers with a disconnection notice.
Potential bill savings
Up to $800
One-time
What you can get
Up to $800 toward a past-due PG&E bill
Up to $800 in potential benefit
Published range: not stated to $800
Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) applies an energy credit of up to $800 toward the past-due portion of a PG&E bill. Official 2026 eligibility includes a 15-day or 48-hour disconnection notice, no REACH award in the same calendar year, and income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level using CARE guidelines. AMP customers are not eligible. Funding is first-come. The income table is not encoded as a single household_income number.
Overview
A one-time PG&E bill credit of up to $800 for income-eligible customers with a disconnection notice.
Who may qualify
- PG&E hardship programs are for PG&E electric and/or gas residential customers.
- A PG&E gas account can also qualify if you do not take PG&E electricity.
Location / service area
Service area needs to be confirmed
How to apply
Use the official application or program page. Confirm current instructions with the administrator before you apply.
Preapproval required
Important things to know
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026 · Confidence: High
Official sources
Related programs
May be combined in some cases with
PG&E Match My PaymentPG&E’s official pages say some customers may receive both REACH and Match My Payment, subject to each program’s rules and remaining funds.
Not sure what you qualify for?
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Eligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.