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IMPORTANT
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.
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.
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
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