Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is the primary water resource agency for Placer County, California, with a broad range of responsibilities including water resource planning and management, retail and wholesale supply of drinking water and irrigation water, and production of hydroelectric energy.

After Hours Emergency
If you have an after-hours emergency, please call (530) 823-4850 and our answering service will relay your call to standby personnel who can assist you.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.pcwa.net/

Pioneer Community Energy is a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) that was formed in 2017. CCAs are not-for-profit public agencies that purchase electricity for residents and businesses in the community, leading to more competitive energy rates. Pioneer is one of 24 operational CCAs in California. CCAs work with investor-owned utilities (IOUs) like PG&E. PG&E maintains the physical infrastructure, delivers the power, and provides the billing service. 

Pioneer serves large areas of Placer and El Dorado counties and the Cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City in Nevada County.

Pioneer customers are also PG&E customers since PG&E’s transmission infrastructure (poles and wires) is used to deliver the electric generation provided by Pioneer. For more, visit the How It Works page - pioneercommunityenergy.org/how-it-works/

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Note: There will be no appointments available for rent and deposit assistance until after the first of the next year (January 1, 2025).

The Salvation Army is a charitable, faith-based organization that offers support services. Some services may not be available at all times due to funding issues, so call to check on current status.

Roseville Corps service area is cities of Rocklin and Roseville ONLY. (No longer serves Granite Bay 95746, Lincoln 95648, Loomis 95650, Penryn 95663, Sheridan 95681. No other Corps is currently serving those areas.)

Cities, zip codes served by The Salvation Army Roseville Corps

Rocklin	95677
Rocklin	95765
Roseville	95661
Roseville	95678
Roseville	95747

Services include:

• Food pantry
• Community meals
• Rent and deposit assistance (in City of Roseville & Rocklin) - As funding allows.
• Emergency utility assistance (City of Roseville utilities only - nothing for PG&E) - As funding allows. Limited appointment times during …

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The City of Roseville's Waste Services Division provides weekly collection for nearly 50,000 residential homes and over 1,500 commercial customers.

​Web pages

• Home - https://www.roseville.ca.us/government/departments/environmental_utilities/at_your_service/trash_and_green_waste#:~:text=The%20City%20of%20Roseville's%20Waste,recycling%2C%20and%20green%20waste%20annually.
• Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Locations - https://wpwma.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Placer-Recycles_Resident-HHW_9.22_WPWMA-site.pdf

The City of Roseville runs its own electric utility. It is completely separate from PG&E and Pioneer Community Energy. In addition to providing electricity to residents of the City of Roseville, it has its own medical and other payment assistance plans. Roseville Electric customers are not eligible for PG&E programs or payment plans.


Web pages

• Home - https://www.roseville.ca.us
• Electric Utility Home Page - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=8663021
• Medical and other payment assistance plans - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=8892526

The HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) is a program of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) which provides assistance to eligible low-income households.

• The HEAP program provides financial assistance in the form of an annual (once every 12 months) utility payment for gas, electric, propane or firewood to help with the high costs of heating and/or cooling.
• Assistance available for current and/or past due bills, such as a 48-hour shut-off notice.
• Annual utility bill assistance up to $1000, depending on the total household income and energy costs. (Please note: dollar amounts may be subject to change.)
• The applicant must meet all the necessary guidelines and income requirements outlined in the program.
• Applicants MUST be residents of Placer or Nevada Counties to qualify for HEAP assistance through Project GO.
• Assistance is available once per year per household.

APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE

To apply for HEAP assistance, call 888-524-5705. Then:

• PRESS 1 if you live in Placer …

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The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides free weatherization services and products to improve a home’s energy efficiency and reduce overall utility costs, including attic insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, minor home repairs, and related conservation measures (see below), as applicable within the program guidelines.

Products and services provided are based upon the evaluation of cost effectiveness and essential needs.

Weatherization services consist of a full assessment of all weatherization measures that Project GO, Inc. has to offer, including heating and cooling (HCS) services. 

Once accepted into the program, a thorough assessment of the residence is conducted, including carbon monoxide testing.

Eligibility and Application

​For income eligibility and further program information, please call 916-782-3443 between the hours of 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday.

This Project GO program serves the entirety of both Nevada and Placer counties.


​Web pages

• Home - https://…

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Environmental Utilities is Roseville's service provider for water, wastewater, waste services, recycled water and stormwater quality services. 

Web pages

• Environmental Utilities home - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=8717422
• Recycling - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=8908309
• Water Wise House Calls - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/one.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=10783212
• Contact - https://www.roseville.ca.us/government/departments/environmental_utilities/contact_us

The Eastern Regional Landfill Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and Transfer Station provides landfill services.

There is no senior discount for use of the transfer station.

For questions about senior discount eligibility for residential service, call 530-583-7800. Eligibility requirements include being a full time resident at the service address and being enrolled in the CARE utility payment assistance plan through the electric utility provider.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.waste101.com/hours-location/

If your family income has dropped by 25% or more and/or you qualify for the Nevada County or other assistance programs, you may be eligible for the Truckee Donner Public Utility District's Energy Savings Program (ESP) and Payment Assistance Credit. Contact Sierra Community House at (530) 587-2513 to see if you qualify. In addition, applicant must be a TDPUD account holder and primary resident. Applicant must re-certify every two years to continue receiving the credit.

Features and Benefits
A certified energy specialist can assess your home for free to identify opportunities to reduce your energy and water bills. In addition, receive an annual credit on your bill equal to your largest bill in the past 12 months (up to $200). Based on what you need, they will provide you with energy and water savings products to help you start saving immediately. Products may include:

• Up to 50 energy efficient LED light bulbs
• Low-flow showerheads
• Sink aerators
• Weather stripping
• Door sweeps
• Hot water pi…

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