SCE understands that many customers continue to struggle financially, and that sometimes other expenses must come first. Our California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) financial assistance programs help qualifying families of all sizes lower their monthly energy bills when they need it most.
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Qualifying individuals and households of two or more receive up to 30% off their electric bills.
Qualifying families and households of three or more receive an 18% discount on their electric bills.
Expose as Block Add Horizontal line Class name sce-para-typ-1 sce-ot-desk-center sce-space-xl Expose as BlockYou may qualify for either CARE or FERA based on the size of your household and the total current income of all persons living in your house, condo, apartment, or mobile home.
Effective June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, income limits are as follows:
| Household Size | CARE Income Eligibility Upper Limit ** | FERA Income Eligibility Lower and Upper Income Limits* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | $40,880 | Not eligible |
| 3 | $51,640 | $51,641 - $64,550 |
| 4 | $62,400 | $62,401 - $78,000 |
| 5 | $73,160 | $73,161 - $91,450 |
| 6 | $83,920 | $83,921 - $104,900 |
| 7 | $94,680 | $94,681 - $118,350 |
| 8 | $105,440 | $105,441 - $131,800 |
| Each Additional Person | $10,760 | $10,760 - $13,450 |
| *Lower Limit Calculation = 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (CARE) + $1 *200* *Upper Limit Calculation = 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines ** Upper Limit Calculation = 250% of Federal Poverty Guideline | ||
| 1 to 2 Persons in Household |
| CARE Income Eligibility Upper Limit**: $39,440 |
| FERA Income Eligibility Lower and Upper Limits*: Not Eligible |
| 3 Persons in Household |
| CARE Income Eligibility Upper Limit**: $51,640 |
| FERA Income Eligibility Lower and Upper Limits*: $51,641 - $64,550 |
| 4 Persons in Household |
| CARE Income Eligibility Upper Limit**: $62,400 |
| FERA Income Eligibility Lower and Upper Limits*: $62,401 - $78,000 |
| 5 Persons in Household |
| CARE Income Eligibility Upper Limit**: $73,160 |
| FERA Income Eligibility Lower and Upper Limits*: $73,161 - $91,450 |
| 6 Persons in Household |
| CARE Income Eligibility Upper Limit**: $83,920 |
| FERA Income Eligibility Lower and Upper Limits*: $83,921 - $104,900 |
| 7 Persons in Household |
| CARE Income Eligibility Upper Limit**: $94,680 |
| FERA Income Eligibility Lower and Upper Limits*: $94,681 - $118,350 |
| 8 Persons in Household |
| CARE Income Eligibility Upper Limit**: $105,440 |
| FERA Income Eligibility Lower and Upper Limits*: $105,441 - $131,800 |
| Each Additional Person |
| CARE Income Eligibility Upper Limit**: $10,280 |
| FERA Income Eligibility Lower and Upper Limits*: $10,281 - $12,850 |
| *Lower Limit Calculation = 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (CARE) + $1 *200* *Upper Limit Calculation = 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines ** Upper Limit Calculation = 250% of Federal Poverty Guideline |
