Core Points - PG&E is extending its Match My Payment Program into 2026 to support customers facing financial hardship, with nearly $22 million already provided to over 60,000 customers in 2025 [1][4]. Group 1: Match My Payment Program - The Match My Payment Program offers a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $1,000, for qualifying low-to-moderate-income customers to pay past-due energy bills [2]. - The program was launched in June with a $50 million commitment to assist income-eligible customers in catching up on outstanding balances [3]. - Recipients can receive multiple matches throughout the year by paying at least $50 toward a past-due balance of $100 or more, with eligibility based on federal income guidelines [6]. Group 2: REACH Program - The REACH program provides income-eligible customers with a bill credit of up to $300 based on their past-due bill, available for those with a disconnection notice [4]. - Customers who receive a $300 REACH grant are pre-qualified for up to $1,000 through the Match My Payment Program, allowing for a combined benefit of up to $1,300 [7]. Group 3: Funding and Distribution - Funding for these programs is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and PG&E collaborates with the nonprofit Dollar Energy Fund to process applications [7]. - The three counties with the highest funding distribution are Fresno, Kern, and San Joaquin, collectively receiving over $9.4 million in support [5]. Group 4: Additional Assistance Programs - PG&E offers other assistance programs for income-eligible customers, including Medical Baseline, CARE, FERA, ESA, and AMP, which provide various forms of financial relief and support [8][9].