One-Time Bill Assistance Through the Energy Assistance Fund
Southern California Edison is committed to helping our customers whenever possible. Working together with the United Way, we offer financial relief through the Energy Assistance Fund (EAF) to customers struggling to pay their electricity bills. The fund provides an opportunity for qualified households to receive up to a $200 payment (or up to $300 for an all-electric household) to be applied toward their SCE energy bill.
Payments of up to $200 are Available Now
Income Qualification Guidelines
Based on the actual amount owed, (the Energy Assistance Fund offers payments up to $200 (available once during a 12-month period).
To qualify, the following requirements must apply:
- The applicant is a current SCE residential customer
- The applicant’s name matches the name on the bill
- The address on the bill is the applicant’s primary residence
- The total household income falls within the income guidelines
EAF Maximum Household Income
| Household Size | CARE Income Eligibility Upper Limit* |
| 1-2 | up to $42,300 |
| 3 | up to $42,300 |
| 4 | up to $64,300 |
| 5 | up to $64,300 |
| 6 | up to $86,300 |
| 7 | up to $97,300 |
| 8 | up to $108,300 |
| Each Additional Person | up to $11,000 |
*Current gross (before taxes) household income from all sources. **CARE Upper Limit Calculation = 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines | |
How You Can Support EAF
Electricity is a basic necessity. Because of unexpected expenses, many customers find themselves facing financial hardship. The Energy Assistance Fund (EAF) is committed to providing critical support to those when they need it most.
In partnership with the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, we have provided one-time bill payments of up to $200 for nearly 300,000 qualified Southern California households since EAF started in 1982. Last year alone, 10,000 SCE customers received help.
Just a few pennies can make a difference.
Apply for an EAF Grant
We work with United Way and over 80 community-based organizations, which help qualified customers apply for assistance. Find the United Way agency closest to you, and call to make an appointment to apply for an EAF grant.
The Energy Assistance Fund (EAF) is SCE's charitable, non-profit organization that offers direct payment assistance to those in need, including seniors on fixed incomes, young families with children, and veterans. Your contribution isn't about helping families with their bills - it's about preventing families' food from spoiling in the refrigerator and allowing them to pay for other important expenses, like medication or clothes for their children. Please invest in our community.
