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Eligibility:
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CARE and FERA are open to households with total gross annual income within the following ranges, based on household size:
1-2 people: $42,301-$52,875
3 people: $53,301-$66,625
4 people: $64,301-$80,375
5 people: $75,301-$94,125
6 people: $86,301-$107,875
7 people: $97,301-$121,625
8 people: $108,301-$135,375
9 people: $119,301-$149,125
10 people: $130,301-$162,875
Each additional person: add $11,000-$13,750
Income must be before taxes and based on current sources. Guidelines valid through May 31, 2026.
CARE is open to households that meet all of the following requirements:
- PG&E bill is in the name of the applicant or, for sub-metered tenants, in the name of the landlord
- Applicant resides at the address receiving the discount
- Applicant is not claimed as a dependent (other than by a spouse) on another person’s tax return
- Energy meter is not shared with another home
- Total household income falls within current CARE income guidelines
- Participation in qualifying public assistance programs is required
- May be asked to provide proof of income
- May be required to join the Energy Savings Assistance program
- Monthly electric usage must stay within six times the Tier 1 allowance
- Must reverify eligibility every two years (or every four years for households on a fixed income)
- Must notify PG&E if eligibility status changes Adults Families Females Males
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