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Source review: Oct 13, 2026

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  • Individual savings are not confirmed; verify utility, tariff and household conditions.
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Housing & utilitiesProgramState program · CA

California Public Utilities Commission and participating utilities

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)

Energy discounts for income-eligible households.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Request the CARE application from the utility through listed official contacts.

  1. 01

    Request the CARE application from the utility through listed official contacts.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Customers of participating California energy utilities.

  • CA

What it offers

Electricity or gas discount depending on utility and service.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Meet household income limits or participate in specified assistance programs.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

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Sources & verification

Verification status
Reviewed with limitations
Source review
Oct 13, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 13, 2026
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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