California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE)
If you meet certain eligibility guidelines, you may receive a 20% discount on your SDG&E bill. To qualify for the California Alternate Rates for Energy program (CARE), the "total combined annual income" for your household is determined by all money and non-cash benefits available for living expenses from all sources, both taxable and non-taxable, before deductions for all people who live in your home. The SDG&E bill the residence must be in the name of the person filling out the application, and the application must be renewed upon request.
If you apply for the CARE Program, please be advised that SDG&E has the right to verify your income with payroll stubs and tax forms. In addition, income information may be shared with your other energy utility, if applicable. Call SDG&E at (800) 411 - 7343 to ask for a CARE application and be sure to send your application to SDG&E via certified mail.
Income limits are effective June 1, 2006, through May 31, 2007
Maximum Household Income
|
Number of persons in Household |
Total Combined Annual Income |
| 1 or 2 | $29,300 |
| 3 | $34,400 |
| 4 | $41,500 |
| 5 | $48,600 |
| 6 | $55,700 |
| Add $7,100 for each additional person | |
If you qualify, click here for the application that you can print and mail in.
If you qualify for CARE, then you also qualify for having a free energy audit for your residence with free energy conservation upgrades! If you are a senior who is 60 years old or older are, you can earn more than the CARE guidelines and still qualify for the free home energy audit. Click here for more information about The Energy Team.
To apply, contact your utility company directly:
PG&E: 1-866-PGE-CARE (1-866-743-2273)
SDG&E: 1-800-411-SDGE (7343)
Edison: 1-800-447-6620
SoCalGas: 1-800-427-2200
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