Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program

Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program is sponsored by Southern California Edison (SCE), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). The FERA program provides an 18% discount on monthly electric bills for households that exceed CARE allowances but still meet income qualifications.

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And during this challenging time, it may be even more difficult to pay your bills. For those customers, we offer several assistance programs, like CARE and FERA, that provide monthly discounts on your energy bill. Learn more about these programs.

30% CARE Energy Bill Discount Renew or Verify Your Application Other Assistance Programs The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program can provide you with a discount on your monthly energy bill (electricity and gas). If you’re currently receiving public assistance, or you’ve recently lost your job, you may qualify for this discount.

Even if you are receiving unemployment benefits, your household income as of today may qualify you to receive 30% or more off your bill. See if you qualify. It’s quick and easy to apply online, no documentation is needed.

Plus, your information is kept private. We will not share any of your personal information with third parties. Once approved for the program, you’ll receive your discount for two years.

After two years, you’ll have to renew your application to make sure you still qualify. For families on a fixed income, renewal is every four years. To receive the CARE discount, you must already participate in certain public assistance programs or meet the income guidelines.

If you do not qualify for the CARE program, we will automatically check to see if you qualify for FERA, which provides an 18% monthly discount on electric use for families with slightly higher income ranges than CARE.

Public Assistance Programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance CalFresh (Food Stamps) / SNAP CalWORKs (TANF) or Tribal TANF Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Medicaid/Medi-Cal for Families A & B National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) If you do not participate in the public assistance programs listed above, then qualification is based on your household size and total current household income* (total income of all persons living in your house, condo, apartment or mobile home).

CARE Program Income Guidelines (Effective June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027) Each additional person, add * To figure your current total gross household income, combine all money and non-cash benefits received by every person living in your home. We Have Several Ways to Apply Questions? Email us at [email protected] Apply online – no additional documents are needed.

You can apply through our automated phone system.

Download the application and mail it to: Download English Application Descargar aplicación en español Large Print Application - English Large Print Application - English Large Print Application - Spanish Large Print Application - Spanish Additional Application Information If you live in an apartment building, mobile home park, residential RV park or marina and billed through a landlord, you can apply via the link below.

Non-Profit Group Living Facilities Tax-exempt group living facilities, like homeless shelters, hospices, women’s shelters or Homekey Awardees may qualify for CARE. Housing for Agricultural Employees CARE application for qualified agricultural employee housing facilities. Other Languages - Download Application Choose your language below to access the application.

Installing Additional Language Fonts In order to view these pages properly, you need language fonts, which are usually standard in the latest operating systems and browsers. Older computers may, however, need to have the appropriate language fonts installed. How to install additional language fonts Renewals and Verifications Once approved, customers must renew their application to the program every 2 to 4 years.

For auditing purposes, we may ask customers to provide proof of eligibility. Other rules and guidelines for these programs may apply: If you apply to the CARE program as an individual, your name and address must be your primary residence. This does not apply to group homes.

If at any point you no longer qualify for the program, you must notify SDG&E. If your energy use exceeds the standards and is considered high use, you may be removed from the CARE program. (As of July 1, 2021, SDG&E has reinstated the high-use rule.)

If you apply, you cannot be claimed on another person’s income tax return other than your spouse or domestic partner. Income is defined as total and current household income* for all persons living in your home, before deductions. You may be asked to verify your income.

You will need to renew or re-enroll in the program when requested. *Total household income is all taxable and non-taxable revenues, from all household members.

Income would include, but is not limited to: Spousal and child support payments Public assistance payments Income from self-employment All employment-related non-cash income Other Assistance Programs Energy Savings Assistance Program When you apply for the CARE/FERA programs, we’ll also see if you qualify for no-cost energy-efficient home improvements.

California LifeLine Program If you’re receiving public assistance, you may also qualify for a phone discount through the California LifeLine Program. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) This federal assistance program offers help with utility bill payments and energy-related home improvements. Visit 211sandiego.

org for more information. Electric Vehicle Assistance Program Find incentives you may be eligible for to purchase new or used electric vehicles. Authorized Outreach Contractor: The Harris Group Call Center: 1-619-825-9510 Corporate: 1-619-741-4109 Website: https://thgonlineblog.

wordpress. com/ Are you a non-profit interested in becoming a CARE capitation agency? CARE capitation agencies are social service organizations that help customers enroll in programs that make them eligible for the CARE discount.