Enroll in CARE or FERA for Deep Discounts on Your Bill
Income-qualified households can receive deep discounts on their energy bills through the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program or Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program. CARE and FERA are offered to customers statewide. PG&E runs the programs for both MCE and PG&E customers.
What’s the difference between CARE & FERA?
| CARE | FERA | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Electricity Bill Discount | 35% | 18% |
| Monthly Gas Bill Discount | 20% | none |
| Minimum # of people in household to qualify | 1 person | 3 people |
Eligibility
CARE eligibility is based on the number of individuals in your household and total gross household income. You may also qualify for CARE if you participate in certain qualifying public assistance programs. FERA eligibility is based on household size and income only.
Household income is calculated as of the date you apply for CARE or FERA. It is not based on your past income, so if you have had a recent change affecting your income such as job loss or reduced earnings, you may now qualify.
| Number of People in Household |
CARETotal Gross Annual Household Income* |
FERATotal Gross Annual Household Income* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | $39,440 or less | Not eligible |
| 3 | $49,720 or less | $49,721-$62,150 |
| 4 | $60,000 or less | $60,001-$75,000 |
| 5 | $70,280 or less | $70,281-$87,850 |
| 6 | $80,560 or less | $80,561-$100,700 |
| 7 | $90,840 or less | $90,841-$113,550 |
| 8 | $101,120 or less | $101,121-$126,400 |
| 9 | $111,400 or less | $111,401-$139,250 |
| 10 | $121,680 or less | $121,681-$152,100 |
| Each additional person, add | $10,280 | $10,280-$12,850 |
*Before taxes based on current income sources for residential, single-family customers. Income Guidelines are valid through 05/31/24.
For additional information about the CARE and FERA Programs, visit pge.com/carefera
Other Programs You May Qualify For
Customers that meet the income requirements for CARE or FERA may also qualify for the following through MCE: