The CARE program offers a monthly discount of up to 35% off your bill which can mean saving of up to $275 each year based on average energy use.
If you’re eligible you will typically see the discount within 30 days of receipt of your application.
Ways to Apply
For existing customers
Apply Online
Have a current bill handy as you will need your account information.
For newly established customers
Complete our form
If you are a new customer or don't have an account number
By Phone
Call 1-877-646-5525 and apply using our automated system.
Have a current bill handy as you will need your account information.
Questions?
Email us at billdiscount@sdge.com or call us at 1-800-411-7343.
Participation Rules Your name is on your home’s SDG&E account and the address is your primary residence. You can also apply if you are a co-applicant on your account as long as your name is on your home account.
You are not claimed on another person’s income tax return other than your spouse.
Your household must meet income guidelines or participate in designated public assistance programs. Total current household income = Total income of all persons living in your house, condo, apartment or mobile home.
You must renew your application when requested. Typically customers remain on the program for two years.
You may be asked to verify your income.
You must notify SDG&E if you no longer qualify or no longer wish to participate. Email us at billdiscount@sdge.com or call us at 1-800-411-7343.
How do I qualify? You can qualify if you or another person in your household receives benefits from any of these programs:
| Qualifying Assistance Program |
|---|
Medicaid/Medi-Cal | Healthy Families A & B |
SNAP/CalFresh | Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal only) |
Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) | Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance |
National School Lunch Program (NSLP) | Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) |
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | TANF or Tribal TANF |
You also may qualify if your total annual household income is less than or equal to:
People in household | Maximum income* |
|---|
1-2 | $31,800 |
3 | $37,400 |
4 | $45,100 |
5 | $52,800 |
6 | $60,500 |
*Effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012
For each additional person in your household over six people, add $7,700.
If you qualify for the CARE program, you also qualify for the Energy Savings Assistance program.
If you do not qualify for CARE, you may still qualify for the FERA discount.
