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The CARE program offers a monthly savings of up to 35% on your bill.

Existing customers

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New customers

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If you are a new customer or don't have an account number

Qualifying for CARE is based on your household size and income. However, you may still be eligible if you are participating in public assistance program.

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For more information, email us at billdiscount@sdge.com or call us at 1-800-411-7343.

Income Guidelines
Household Size Gross Annual Income Household Size Gross Annual Income
1 $22,980 5 $55,140
2 $31,020 6 $63,180
3 $39,060 7 $71,220
4 $47,100 8 $79,260

Each Additional person: +$8,040
Effective June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014

Eligible public assistance programs
  • Medicaid/Medi-Cal
  • Healthy Families A&B
  • SNAP/CalFresh (Food Stamps)
  • Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal only)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
  • CalWORKs (TANF) or Tribal TANF
  • Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Participation Rules
  • Your name is on your home’s SDG&E account and the address is your primary residence.  You can also apply if you are a co-applicant on your account as long as your name is on your home account.

  • You are not claimed on another person’s income tax return other than your spouse.

  • Your household must meet income guidelines or participate in designated public assistance programs. Total current household income = Total income of all persons living in your house, condo, apartment or mobile home.

  • You must renew your application when requested. Typically customers remain on the program for two years. 

  • You may be asked to verify your income.

  • You must notify SDG&E if you no longer qualify or no longer wish to participate.  Email us at billdiscount@sdge.com or call us at 1-800-411-7343.