California benefits & incentives
Enter your ZIP code to see state and local programs that may be available where you live, browse the full directory, or answer a few questions to check what may apply to your household. This is not a complete list of every California benefit.
Enter your ZIP code to find state and local programs that may be available in your area.
Showing 13 of 107 programs
by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Prepaid-card incentives for LADWP customers who enroll a qualifying connected thermostat in demand response.
Up to $145
Available to eligible LADWP customers
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programby California Public Utilities Commission
Forgives a share of past-due IOU bills after 12 on-time current-bill payments, for CARE or FERA customers.
Up to $8,000
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby California Public Utilities Commission
A monthly discount on electricity and/or natural gas for income-qualified customers of participating investor-owned utilities.
About 20–35% off qualifying utility charges
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby California Public Utilities Commission
20% off the electric rate plus 100% renewable supply for CARE/FERA-eligible customers in designated disadvantaged communities, when capacity exists.
20% off the electric rate plus 100% renewable supply, if capacity is available
Available to eligible PG&E customers
Available to eligible SDG&E customers
Available to eligible SCE customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby California Public Utilities Commission
An 18% electricity discount for households that earn too much for CARE but still meet FERA’s income band.
About 18% off electricity, plus a reduced base charge on some tariffs
Available to eligible PG&E customers
Available to eligible SCE customers
Available to eligible SDG&E customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Income-qualified discount on LADWP bills. Lifeline is a separate larger discount for seniors or people with disabilities.
Income-qualified discount on LADWP electric and water bills
Available to eligible LADWP customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby California Department of Community Services and Development
Once-a-year help paying an energy bill, plus crisis help and some weatherization, through local CSD providers.
Once-a-year energy bill help and crisis assistance if funds remain
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby California Public Utilities Commission
Extra energy at the lowest baseline rate for households that need electricity or gas for a qualifying medical condition.
Additional baseline-rate energy for qualifying medical needs
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Dollar-for-dollar matching of qualifying payments toward a past-due PG&E bill, up to $1,000.
Up to $1,000
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Pacific Gas and Electric Company
A one-time PG&E bill credit of up to $800 for income-eligible customers with a disconnection notice.
Up to $800
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Southern California Edison
One-time SCE bill help of up to $200, or $300 for an all-electric household.
Up to $300
Available to eligible SCE customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby San Diego Gas & Electric
Up to $300 toward past-due SDG&E charges for customers with a final disconnection notice.
Up to $300
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Sacramento Municipal Utility District
A monthly electric-bill discount for income-qualified SMUD customers.
Up to $105
Available to eligible SMUD customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
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