New Income Guidelines for PG&E CARE Program

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that thousands of gas and electric customers may now be eligible to receive a discount on their monthly energy bill through the California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) program. With hot summer temperatures right around the corner, now is an ideal time for PG&E's eligible customers to sign up.

Every year, the California Public Utilities Commission adjusts the maximum qualifying income levels for the CARE program to reflect current federal poverty guidelines. The latest adjustment to CARE means thousands of PG&E customers may now qualify for the program based on their pre-tax annual income, as follows: