What is AMP?
If you’re enrolled in CARE or FERA, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in debt forgiveness through AMP.
Eligible customers who make 12 full monthly payments on time qualify for the full AMP forgiveness.
How does AMP work?
- Enroll in AMP.
- Complete each on-time and in-full monthly payment.
- PG&E will deduct the amount of “monthly debt eligible for forgiveness” from your monthly bill for the next 12 months.
- You need to make 12 full monthly payments on time to qualify for the full AMP forgiveness.
Who is eligible for AMP?
Residential customers who:
- Are enrolled in California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) or Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA).
- Owe at least $500 or more on your gas and electric bill
- Owe at least $250 or more on your gas bill (for gas-only customers)
- Are more than 90 days past due
- Have been a PG&E customer for at least 6 months
- Have made at least one payment on time
Note: Net energy metering (NEM), master-metered customers and master-metered customers with sub-metered tenants aren’t eligible to participate in AMP.
How to enroll in AMP
Apply online:
- Log into your PG&E account online
- Go to your My Account dashboard.
- Under “Assistance Programs,” click “AMP program.”
- If you receive the “You are eligible for the AMP program” message, click the “Enroll Now” button.
- Read the required acknowledgement
- Click “I Acknowledge”
- “You’re enrolled in the AMP program.”
Apply by phone:
- Call us at 1-877-660-6789. Our automated service will inform you if you are eligible for the Arrearage Management Plan (AMP).
- Eligible customers can apply by phone through our automated enrollment service or with a customer service representative.
More longer-term financial assistance programs
California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE)
Get a monthly discount on your energy statement.
Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA)
The FERA program offers an 18% discount on your monthly energy bill.
Medical Baseline Program
Help for residential customers who depend on power for certain medical needs.