Phone(s)

(866) 743-2273 - ext.
(800) 652-4712 - ext. (TDD/TTY)

Website

http://www.pge.com

Eligibility

Please see below.

Fees

None

Services

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program gives qualified households deep discounts on their energy bills. Average discount is about $500 per year. Applications are now available online.

You can also apply for a monthly discount on your electric bill through the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program if your family meets program guidelines.

Guidelines for the programs are as follows:

• PG&E bill is in name of person who is applying
• Live at the address where the discount will be received
• Cannot be claimed as a dependent on another person’s income tax return other than spouse
• Must account for all sources of qualifying household income and meet program guidelines
• Do not share an energy meter(s) with another home
• Household meets the FERA/CARE income eligibility requirements
• Following enrollment, you may be selected for income verification and must provide proof of qualifying household income in order to remain on the program
• Notify PG&E if your household no longer qualifies for the FERA/CARE discount
• Renew your eligibility every 2 years

Hours

Recorded information is available 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.

Filed Under

Financial , Utilities