California Alternate Rates for Energy Program Apply
The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE program) provides a 20% discount on monthly electric bills for qualifying households. To be eligible for CARE, customers must be full-time residents and their total household income must meet the income guidelines listed below:
*Guidelines effective from: July 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
| Number of persons in household | Total yearly household income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $33,975 |
| 2 | $45,775 |
| 3 | $57,575 |
| 4 | $69,375 |
| 5 | $81,175 |
| 6 | $92,974 |
| 7 | $104,775 |
| 8 | $116,575 |
| For each additional person in your household add $11,800. *Upper Limit Calculations = 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. |
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If you meet these guidelines, you can apply for the CARE program online or by downloading an application by selecting one of the following English - Spanish.
El programa California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) ofrece un descuento del 20 % en las facturas mensuales de electricidad para los hogares que califican. Para ser elegible para CARE, los clientes deben ser residentes permanentes y tener ingresos totales por grupo familiar que cumplan con las pautas de ingresos detalladas a continuación:
*Pautas vigentes desde: el 1 de junio de 2021 hasta el 31 de mayo de 2022