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EMERGENCY CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM (ECIP)
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EMERGENCY CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM (ECIP)

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The Emergency Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) provides financial assistance for utility bills, including heating and cooling costs. The program offers an annual utility credit of up to $1000 based on household income and energy costs. ECIP also provides additional assistance in case of a crisis, such as a 48-hour shut-off notice. Residents of Placer or Nevada Counties can apply for HEAP or ECIP assistance by calling (888) 524-5705 and following the prompts.
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PROGRAMA DE INTERVENCIÓN EN CASOS DE CRISIS DE EMERGENCIA (ECIP)
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https://www.projectgoinc.org/ecip.html
Last verified 2026-05-17.
FLAG: DUPLICATE OF 363a4ee6-9520-81a9-ad11-d321f056304c — candidate for archive. ECIP is the crisis component of LIHEAP, not a separate program. The canonical page covers HEAP, ECIP, and WAP together: <page url="https://www.notion.so/363a4ee6952081a9ad11d321f056304c"/>

What ECIP is

ECIP (Emergency Crisis Intervention Program) is the fast-track piece of LIHEAP for households facing a utility emergency — a 48-hour shutoff notice, an already-disconnected meter, or running out of propane or wood. It pays a credit directly to your utility or fuel vendor and can exceed the regular HEAP annual cap. Source: [csd.ca.gov/Pages/Energy-Assistance (accessed 2026-05-17)]

How to apply (Nevada or Placer County)

Project GO, Inc. runs LIHEAP/ECIP locally.
  • Call (888) 524-5705 and press 2 for Nevada County or 1 for Placer County.
  • Tell the voicemail you have a shutoff notice or no fuel — ECIP cases are prioritized.
  • A program assistant calls back, usually within 24–48 hours, and takes your application by phone.
  • The mailbox caps at 40 calls per day; if full, try again after 9 a.m. the next morning.
Source: [projectgoinc.org/ecip.html (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Who qualifies

Same income limits as LIHEAP: household gross income at or below 60% of California's State Median Income (about $3,331/mo for one person, $6,407/mo for a family of four in 2026). Renters and owners both qualify. See the canonical LIHEAP page for the full table and document checklist: <page url="https://www.notion.so/363a4ee6952081a9ad11d321f056304c"/>

Outside Nevada/Placer Counties

Find your local LIHEAP provider at csd.ca.gov (Energy Programs → Find a Service Provider), or dial 211 for a referral.