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Financial Assistance

The State of California offers many programs which can help you save money and energy. In SCP’s territory, these programs are administrated by PG&E, regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission, and available to all customers.

Programs Available to You

  • California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE). Program is a monthly discount of 20 percent or more on gas and electricity. This program is income qualified. Learn more about CARE.
  • Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA). Program helps eligible customers pay their energy bill. Income-qualified customers get an 18 percent monthly discount on electric rates. Learn more about FERA.
  • Medical Baseline Program. The Medical Baseline Program is also known as Medical Baseline Allowance. It assists residential customers who depend on power for certain medical needs. Eligibility and application details can be found below. Learn more about Medical Baseline.

New CARE, FERA, and Medical Baseline enrollments or renewals must be completed through PG&E's customer call center at 1 (866) 743-2273 or its website.

Note: FERA and CARE share one application. If you do not qualify for FERA, we will check to see if you qualify for CARE. Learn more about CARE. In addition, other financial assistance resources and support are available.

One-time Assistance:

  • Improve the energy efficiency of your home with no-cost upgrades such as lighting, weatherization, water-saving measures, and more by enrolling in the Energy Savings Assistance Program. Visit Energy Savings Assistance Program.
  • Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help Program (REACH) helps low-income families pay for energy during times of hardship. REACH is specific to PG&E territory and provides an energy credit up to $300. Learn more about REACH.
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides up to $1,000 in financial assistance to help pay your eligible household energy costs including, your bill for heating, cooling, and home weatherization expenses. Program eligibility is based on federal income guidelines. Call 211 or 1-866-675-6623 for income guidelines. You can also find services in your area online.

Find the Best Rate Plan

Save More with the Right Rate Plan: Your current energy plan may no longer be the most cost-effective. By choosing a rate that fits your household's needs, you can lower both your Sonoma Clean Power and PG&E bills. Think about your daily routines, energy usage, and whether you own an electric vehicle. If you can shift electricity, use outside of peak hours (4–9 PM), a Time-of-Use (TOU) plan could reduce your costs. EV drivers should consider the EV2A rate, designed to save on both home electricity and vehicle charging. To compare plans and find the best fit, visit pge.com/myenergy

For additional help, call SCP’s local Contact Center at 1 (855) 202-2139, or email us at info@sonomacleanpower.org