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.
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
Qualify? Apply online today:
Or print and apply by mail:
Need help?
Call a customer service representative:
1-800-447-6620
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.
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?
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