PG&E CARE/FERA Utility Discount
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs PG&E CARE/FERA Utility Discount in its Chico, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) provides a 20% discount on monthly electric and gas bills for income-qualified households. Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) provides 18% discount for households with income slightly above CARE limits.
Monthly discount of 20-35% on gas and electric bills for qualifying households
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Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- 20% discount on monthly electric and gas bills (CARE)
- 18% discount for FERA (higher income limit)
- Available to renters and homeowners
- Income at or below 200% federal poverty level
- Easy online or phone enrollment
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) offers this rebate to its residential customers who install the qualifying energy-efficient equipment this program covers. You apply through the utility's rebate program, usually online with your account, your paid invoice, and the equipment's model or efficiency rating. Submission and payment rules vary, so confirm the current rebate, required submitter, timing, and equipment rules on the official page first.
Steps to apply
- Confirm that your residential account with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and the planned equipment meet the current program rules.
- Check the official rebate page for the current rebate amount, eligible equipment, and whether a participating contractor is required.
- Buy and install the qualifying equipment (keep the itemized paid invoice and the equipment model or AHRI / ENERGY STAR information).
- Check the official page to confirm who must submit the rebate application and the current deadline. Submit through the permitted route, then wait for the administrator's decision.
Documents you will likely need
- Your Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) account information.
- The itemized paid invoice or receipt for the equipment and installation.
- The equipment's model number and efficiency rating (AHRI certificate or ENERGY STAR label).
- Proof of the installation date.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ongoing enrollment
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for PG&E CARE/FERA Utility Discount in Chico, CA?
The Grant Map record states: 20-35% monthly discount. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for PG&E CARE/FERA Utility Discount in Chico?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for PG&E CARE/FERA Utility Discount in Chico, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (866) 743-2273. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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