CARE Program, CA Alternate Rates for Energy
Run by California Public Utilities Commission, a state agency
Reduces electricity and gas bills by 20-35% for income-qualified California households. FERA program provides additional 18% reduction for slightly higher-income households.
- Award
- 20–35% discount on utility bills
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- California Public Utilities Commission
- State
Who it's for
- CA resident
- Income at or below 200% federal poverty level
- PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, or SoCalGas customer
California Public Utilities Commission decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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CARE Program, CA Alternate Rates for Energy is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. California Public Utilities Commission decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.