Benefits Concierge

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) is listed as ACTIVE. This page cannot determine personal eligibility.

Overview A monthly discount on electricity and/or natural gas for income-qualified customers of participating investor-owned utilities. California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) is administered by California Public Utilities Commission. Available statewide in California. About 20–35% off qualifying utility charges. What you get About 20–35% off qualifying utility charges. Who may qualify You may qualify if you meet the requirements below. - CARE, FERA, ESA, and Medical Baseline are offered by participating investor-owned utilities. Municipal utilities have separate discounts. - Gas CARE or Medical Baseline may apply if you take gas service from a participating IOU. Additional required criteria are not fully modeled and may also apply: Income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, or you must qualify through a listed assistance program. How to apply Preapproval is required. Apply on the official California Public Utilities Commission website. Always confirm current steps with California Public Utilities Commission. Documents Required documents are not fully listed in the structured catalog. Use the official application checklist. Important notes No structured application deadline is recorded. Check the official source for current dates. This catalog is not exhaustive. Always confirm eligibility, funding, and deadlines with the official administrator. Some required eligibility is not fully modeled here and may also apply. FAQs 1. Who may qualify? You may qualify if you meet the requirements on this page. This page cannot determine personal eligibility. 2. How do I apply? Apply on the official California Public Utilities Commission website. 3. What documents might I need? Required documents are not fully listed in the structured catalog. Use the official application checklist. 4. Is this the only California benefit I should consider? No. This catalog is not exhaustive. Other local, state, or federal programs may also exist. Official source Apply on the official California Public Utilities Commission website https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/care Related California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) /programs/california-alternate-rates-for-energy Browse programs /programs Check what you may qualify for /check

Related programs

Check what you qualify for

Eligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.