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What to Expect
- Find out if you qualify
- Apply
- Get approved & start saving!
- Post-Enrollment Verification
(for select applicants)
- Re-enroll every 2 years
- Post-Enrollment Verification
- Get approved & start saving!
- Apply
CARE and FERA Can Reduce Your Monthly Bills
Everyday expenses affect some households more than others. Fortunately, there are two programs that may lower your energy bills:
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) reduces energy bills for eligible customers by about 30%.
Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) reduces electric bills for qualified households by 18%.
Both programs have the same application.
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Two Ways to Find Out if You Qualify
Option 1: Public Assistance Programs
You can qualify for CARE if you or someone in your home participates in at least one of these public assistance programs:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- CalFresh/SNAP (Food Stamps)
- CalWorks (TANF)/Tribal TANF
- Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only)
- LIHEAP
- Medi-Cal/Medicaid
- Medi-Cal for Families (Healthy Families A&B)
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- WIC
Option 2: Household Income
You can also qualify for CARE or FERA if you meet the income requirements. Answer the question below to find out.
How many people are in your household?
Household Income for 1-2 People
As of June 1, 2019CARE
Up to $33,820FERA
Not EligibleHousehold Income for 3 People
As of June 1, 2019CARE
Up to $42,660FERA
$42,661 - $53,325Household Income for 4 People
As of June 1, 2019CARE
Up to $51,500FERA
$51,501 - $64,375Household Income for 5 People
As of June 1, 2019CARE
Up to $60,340FERA
$60,341 - $75,425Household Income for 6 People
As of June 1, 2019CARE
Up to $69,180FERA
$69,181 - $86,475Household Income for 7 People
As of June 1, 2019CARE
Up to $78,020FERA
$78,021 - $97,525Household Income for 8+ People
As of June 1, 2019CARE
8 people: Up to $86,860Each extra person: +$8,840
FERA
8 people: $86,861 - $108,575Each extra person: +$8,840 - $11,050
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Qualify? Apply online today:
Or print and apply by mail:
Need help?
Call a customer service representative:
1-800-447-6620
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If You’ve Already Enrolled
Recertification
Did you receive a recertification notice in the mail? CARE and FERA participants must re-enroll every two years.
Post-Enrollment Verification
As a CARE program participant, you may be asked to verify that you are eligible.
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Additional Information
Sub Metered Tenants
Are you an income-qualified tenant in an apartment building, mobile-home park, residential RV park, or marina who is billed through your landlord?
Non-Profit Living Facilities
Find out if your tax-exempt group living facility—such as a homeless shelter, hospice, or women’s shelter—qualifies for CARE.
Capitation Fee Program
Are you a representative of a non-profit looking for information about our CARE and FERA sign-up reimbursement program?
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California LifeLine Program
If you're receiving an energy bill discount through the CARE program, you may qualify to receive a discount on your phone services through the California LifeLine Program. To learn more, call 1-877-858-7463.
Income Qualified and Want Solar? SCE Can Help
Homeowners may qualify for a free home solar system from our partner, GRID Alternatives. Find out if the Single-family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) program, a state of California program for low or fixed income families, can help you. Learn more