IMPORTANT

Financial assistance

Get help with utility bills and other types of bill assistance

Low-income and Medical Baseline assistance

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)

If you meet income guidelines, you could earn a monthly discount of 20% or more on your gas and electric bills.

Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA)

Your household of three or more might qualify for a monthly discount of 18% on its electric bill.

Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH)

You may be eligible to receive up to $2,000 for your past-due bills.

Medical Baseline Program

Help for residential customers who depend on power for certain medical needs.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

You may qualify for up to $1,000 for your past-due bills.

Arrearage Management Plan (AMP)

If you are enrolled in CARE or FERA, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in debt forgiveness through AMP.

Payment extensions, free home upgrades, and other assistance

Need more time to pay?

Make a payment arrangement today.

  • Schedule payment of your current balance over several months, or
  • Choose a later date to pay the full amount

Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program

Save energy and money with free home upgrades.

Vulnerable Customer Status

Is your health or safety at risk if your electric or gas service is disconnected? We’re here to help.

Community organizations and advocates

Are you seeking ways to support members of your community? Access PG&E resources and assistance programs.

Financial assistance for your business

Economic Development Rate (EDR)

  • Enroll your business in an EDR.
  • Get 12%, 18% or 25% discounts on most of your electric costs for five years.

Free business energy checkup

Find out where your facility is wasting energy.

Energy management tips

Find no-cost and low-cost tips to improve energy efficiency and save money.

More financial assistance

Discounted phone service

You may qualify for discounted phone service. California LifeLine is based on your income level or program participation.

Low-cost home internet options

Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer discounted broadband plans for eligible customers, based on household income, participation in assistance programs, and more.

Budget Billing

Predictable monthly energy costs help budget your expenses. Budget Billing helps offset peak bills that result from:

  • High winter heating
  • Summer air conditioning