CARE Program — CA Alternate Rates for Energy

Administered by California Public Utilities Commission · cpuc.ca.gov

Reduces electricity and gas bills by 20-35% for income-qualified California households. FERA program provides additional 18% reduction for slightly higher-income households.

Eligibility requirements

✓CA resident
✓Income at or below 200% federal poverty level
✓PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, or SoCalGas customer

Insider tip

Apply online through your utility provider. If you receive Medi-Cal, SNAP, or SSI you automatically qualify. FERA covers households slightly above CARE income limits — check both.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at cpuc.ca.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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