California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)
Run by California Public Utilities Commission, a utility company
Ongoing utility discount program offering 20-35% reduction on monthly gas and electric bills for qualifying low-income households. Administered by California investor-owned utilities including PG&E, SCE, SoCalGas, and SDG&E.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- California Public Utilities Commission
- Utility
Who it's for
- Households with income at or below 200% FPL, or enrolled in Medi-Cal, CalFresh, SSI, LIHEAP, WIC, TANF, or National School Lunch Program
- Apply directly through your utility provider.
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.
Apply at cpuc.ca.govOpens in a new tab. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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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.