Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA)

The Family Electric Rate Assistance Program offers an 18% discount on your electricity bill if your household income slightly exceeds the CARE allowances.

If you are a customer of Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, or Pacific Gas and Electric Company, you may qualify for the FERA program. The following are the income limits effective through May 31, 2025

Household

200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (CARE/ESAP) +1

250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FERA)

3

$51,641

$64,550

4

$62,401

$78,000

5

$73,161

$91,450

6

$83,921

$104,900

7

$94,681

$118,350

8

$104,441

$131,800

Each Additional Person

$10,760

$13,450

Please contact your utility company for more information on this program and other assistance programs:

 

RELATED PROGRAMS

For income qualified households, statewide programs:

Income-Qualified Customer Assistance Program Fact Sheet

Energy Saving Assistance Program Free Efficiency Services

CARE Energy Bill Discounts

Building Decarbonization

Switch Is On

Self-Generation Incentive (SGIP) Program Energy Storage Incentives

Solar On Multifamily Affordable Homes (SOMAH) Program Solar Incentives

Utility Company Emergency Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

For income qualified households in disadvantaged communities only:

Disadvantaged Community Single Family Solar Homes (DAC SASH) Program Solar Incentives

 

Disadvantaged Community Green Tariff (DAC-GT) Bill Credits

PROGRAM INFORMATION

CARE ESA  Program Fact Sheet

Low Income Oversight Board (LIOB) advises on income-qualified energy assistance programs under CPUC jurisdiction.