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Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) bill discount
Run by California Public Utilities Commission (offered by PG&E, SCE and SDG&E)
FERA gives PG&E, Southern California Edison and SDG&E customers whose household income is slightly above the CARE limits an 18% discount on electricity bills, plus a lower monthly Base Services Charge. Households qualify with income up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines; apply through your electric utility.
Amounts
How much you get
An 18% discount on the electricity bill. FERA customers also pay a $12 monthly Base Services Charge instead of the standard $24.15, about $12 a month in savings.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Residential electric customer of Southern California Edison, SDG&E or PG&E.
Household income above the CARE limit and up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines. Limits effective June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027: $54,100 for 1 to 2 people, $68,300 for 3, $82,500 for 4, $96,700 for 5, $110,900 for 6, $125,100 for 7, $139,300 for 8, plus $14,200 for each additional person.
People in your home Household income 1 $43,281 to $54,100 2 $43,281 to $54,100 3 $54,641 to $68,300 4 $66,001 to $82,500 5 $77,361 to $96,700 6 $88,721 to $110,900 7 $100,081 to $125,100 8 $111,441 to $139,300 Add $14,200 for each extra person.
Homeowners and renters with their own electric account.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Apply any time through your electric utility.
- Check eligibility.
Compare household income with the FERA column of the CPUC table.
- Apply through your electric utility.
Call PG&E 1-866-743-2273, Southern California Edison 1-800-655-4555 or SDG&E 1-800-411-7343, or apply on the utility's website.
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) bill discount pay?
An 18% discount on the electricity bill. FERA customers also pay a $12 monthly Base Services Charge instead of the standard $24.15, about $12 a month in savings.
Does it matter where I live?
Yes. It’s only for homes in California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Household income above the CARE limit and up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines. Limits effective June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027: $54,100 for 1 to 2 people, $68,300 for 3, $82,500 for 4, $96,700 for 5, $110,900 for 6, $125,100 for 7, $139,300 for 8, plus $14,200 for each additional person.
Do renters qualify?
Homeowners and renters with their own electric account.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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