Low Income and Assistance Programs

Please see the programs below to find out how to enroll in low income programs or get assistance paying your utility bill.

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) - Provides a 20% discount on your utility bill.
The Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA) - Bills some of your electricity usage at a lower rate.
Energy Savings Assistance Program - Provides no-cost weatherization services.
Discounts, Payment Plans, and Assistance Paying Your Bill - Some utilities offer payment assistance programs for their customers.
Medical Baseline - Extra allowances of energy are billed at the lowest rate for customers who rely on medical-related equipment.
Federal Low-Income Programs - Administered by the Department of Community Services and Development (CSD)
Low Income Oversight Board - Advises the CPUC on low income issues.
Low Income Needs Assessment Report - Prepared for the CPUC to assess the energy related needs of California’s low income population.
Monthly reports for January 2013 may be found here.
Monthly Reports for 2012 may be found here. Monthly reports for 2011 and prior program years may be found on the Low Income Oversight Board website.

Last Modified: 3/13/2013

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