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Program: California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)

Agency: MERCED IRRIGATION DISTRICT (MID)



Description
Coronavirus COVID-19 Note: Office is closed to the public, but staff are available by phone.

Offers discounted electric utility services for income eligible residents.


Program Phones:
209-722-3041Electric
209-722-5761Main
209-722-2720Water
209-722-2899Outages
209-383-7399Emergency Water Irrigation Line

Website: www.mercedid.com
Email: [email protected]

Location information
Main Office: Merced Irrigation District (MID)  
Location: 744 West 20th Street
Merced, CA 95340
(Map)

Hours of operation
Program Hours:

Hours of Operation: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday
Closed 11:30 am - 12 pm for lunch

Program Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
8:00 am
4:30pm
Tue
8:00 am
4:30pm
Wed
8:00 am
4:30pm
Thu
8:00 am
4:30pm
Fri
8:00 am
4:30pm


Disabilities Access: Not wheelchair accessible
Mailing Address: 744 West 20th Street, Merced, CA 95340

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Merced County residents with household size and annual household income below

1 - 2 people $42,300
3 people $53,300
4 people $64,300
5 people $75,300
6 people $86,300
7 people $97,300
8 people $108,300
Each additional person $11,000

To qualify for the program, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a residential electric service customer.
The address shown on your application for this program must be your primary address.
You may not be claimed as a dependent on another person’s income tax return.
For MED customers, eligibility must be verified by a licensed physician.
Languages: English
Application Process: Download, complete, and mail application with required documents
Program Fees: No fee
Documents Required: CARE Application, proof of income

https://mercedid.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CARE-2025.pdf
Defined coverage area:
CA-Merced County


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