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Here's how it works:

  • Answer no more than eight questions about yourself and your household.
  • Explore programs suggested by the tool that can help you with your PG&E bill.
  • Apply to the suggested programs and resources.
  • If you qualify, see if they can help reduce your bill or help you pay your bill.
Do you have a residential or business PG&E account?

At this time, the Savings Finder is only for residential customers. Businesses may be eligible for the following:

Economic Development Rate (EDR)

Get 12%, 18%, or 25% discounts on most of your business’ electric costs for five years.

Find out if your business qualifies for EDR

Bill payment and management options

Pay your energy bills online, set up recurring payments or enroll in programs that offer more flexible or predictable monthly payments.

Sign into your account ➔

Business rate comparison

Find the best rate plan for your business.

Compare business rate plans ➔

Business Center

Find helpful tips, videos, customer success stories and expert support for your business.

Go to the Business Center ➔

Are you on any public assistance programs?

Complete list of programs include: EBT/CalFresh/SNAP (Food Stamps), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), CalFresh/SNAP (Food Stamps), CalWORKs (TANF) or Tribal TANF, Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medi-Cal for Families (Healthy Families A & B), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Medicaid/Medi-Cal (under age 65), Medicaid/Medi-Cal (age 65 and over)

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Ex. Food stamps, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, LIHEAP.

How many people live in your household?

Include every person living with you who shares your gas or electric service.

Number of people (1-30)

What is the total annual income of your household before taxes?

Enter numbers only. Do not use characters  Ex: 45000

Are you a PG&E customer with gas service, electric service or both?

Unsure if you are an electric or gas customer? Learn how to find this information on your bill.

Do you need power at home for a health problem or medical device?

Ex. Asthma, sleep apnea, dialysis machine etc.

Do you have past-due PG&E bills we might help with?

We may have support for your past-due bills. This information will not be sold, shared or stored. It will only be used to recommend programs you may qualify for.

Have you enrolled in any of the following programs in the past 12 months?

Arrearage Management Plan (AMP)

You could be eligible for up to $8,000 in debt forgiveness.

For residential customers enrolled in California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) or Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA).

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) 

You could be eligible for a monthly discount of 20% or more.

An average savings of $52.78/month electric and $14.92/month for gas.

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) 

You could be eligible for a monthly discount of 20% or more.

An average savings of $52.78/month electric and $14.92/month for gas.

Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA)

You could be eligible for a monthly discount of 18%.

Save on electric rates for households of three or more people who are eligible. An average savings of $37.76/month.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

You could be eligible for up to $1,000 for past-due bills.

A federally funded program that helps low-income households pay for heating or cooling in their homes.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

You could be eligible for up to $1,000 for past-due bills.

A federally funded program that helps low-income households pay for heating or cooling in their homes.

Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH)

You could be eligible for $300 in financial assistance.

Helps income-qualified customers with energy bill assistance of up to $300.

 

Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH)

You could be eligible for $300 in financial assistance.

Helps income-qualified customers with energy bill assistance of up to $300.

 

Medical Baseline Program

You could be eligible for an additional allotment of energy at the lowest price or 12% discount, based on rate eligibility.

Additional alerts before and during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). This may include multiple texts, phone calls or even a door-bell ring. 

Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program

You could be eligible for free home repairs and appliance upgrades.

Renters and homeowners can improve the energy efficiency of your home at no cost to you.

Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program

You could be eligible for free home repairs and appliance upgrades.

Renters and homeowners can improve the energy efficiency of your home at no cost to you.

 

The following PG&E resources may help reduce or pay your energy bill:

Set up a payment plan or extend your due date

Make a payment arrangement today. Schedule payment of your current balance over months or choose a later date to pay the full amount.

Find your best rate plan

Compare rate plans to make sure you are on the plan that costs you the least.

Find rebates and incentives

Explore energy rebates and incentives for your home or business.

Budget Billing

Offset peak bills by averaging your energy costs over the previous 12 months to determine your monthly payment amount.

Pre-owned EV Rebate Program

Residential customers who are income-qualified could receive a rebate of $4k for purchasing a pre-owned EV.  

Try the Savings Finder again

A change in your income or number of people in your household can change your results.