Income-Qualified Energy
Programs

The CARE and FERA programs are administered by the state of California through Southern California Edison (SCE). These programs provide discounts of up to 18 to 30 percent on energy bills for income-qualified customers. Customers who have experienced changes in their finances, have lost employment, or are receiving unemployment benefits may be eligible for a reduced energy rate through the CARE and FERA programs.

Provides no‑cost or low‑cost energy efficiency and solar upgrades to multifamily properties to reduce utility costs, improve housing conditions, and lower greenhouse gas emissions for low‑income residents.

Provides federally funded assistance to help low‑income households pay for heating and cooling costs and access home weatherization services to improve energy efficiency and safety.

Helps eligible customers replace natural‑gas appliances with high‑efficiency electric equipment at no cost, improving home health, safety, comfort, and energy efficiency.

Energy Savings Assistance

Provides income‑qualified customers with free energy‑efficient appliances and home improvements such as heat pump water heaters, refrigerators, and weatherization services to help reduce energy use and lower utility bills.

Provides eligible customers with free home energy assessments and personalized guidance to identify efficiency upgrades, access rebates, and connect with qualified contractors to improve comfort and reduce energy use.

Provides eligible residents within the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which includes Orange County residents with up to $12,000 to retire an older, high‑polluting vehicle and replace it with a cleaner plug‑in hybrid, battery electric, or fuel‑cell vehicle or choose alternative options like e‑bikes or public transit vouchers.

Offers Californians affordable, flexible loans to make energy‑efficient home upgrades such as efficient appliances, HVAC, solar and battery storage, electric vehicle chargers, and weatherization, helping residents reduce energy use and decarbonize their homes.

Provides no-cost energy efficiency upgrades that help apartment managers lower operating costs, improve resident comfort, and reduce the risk of outages during peak demand—creating a better living experience while saving money for both you and your renters.