Southern California Gas Co. Tuesday announced a virtual enrollment option for the Energy Savings Assistance Program, which provides eligible customers with an average of $705 worth of energy-efficiency home upgrades at no cost.
“The safety of our customers, employees and contractors is of the utmost importance and, keeping in mind that social distancing is a very important component of helping to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to offer a virtual enrollment option for our Energy Savings Assistance Program” said Jeff Walker, the utility’s vice president of customer solutions.
“During this challenging time, it’s critical that we continue to support our customers and communities by providing reliable and affordable energy, while also maintaining the health and safety of our customers, employees and contractors,” he said.
The program provides eligible customers with professionally installed home improvements, at no cost to the renter or homeowner, that help conserve energy, reduce natural gas use and enhance safety, health and comfort.
Improvements may include installation of high efficiency washers, water heater replacement, furnace replacement, attic insulation and door weather-stripping.
To qualify for the program, the customer or someone in the customer’s household must be enrolled in a qualifying public assistance program or meet income qualifications.
Customers interested in applying can visit the Energy Savings Assistance Program webpage on socalgas.com or call 800-331-7593. Qualifying customers will then be contacted by a SoCalGas contractor who will conduct their virtual enrollment via phone or video call.