Utility Assistance
SDG&E Bill Payment Assistance
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program
Get One-Time Assistance with the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program. Assistance ranges per household for qualifying customers and SDG&E customers who reside in the company’s service territory in San Diego County can apply for the program.
If you need a little extra help, but don’t qualify for state or federal assistance, you can get up to $600 toward your SDG&E bill with the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program.
Click below to learn more and see if you qualify!
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP is a public assistance program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. Funds are distributed by two agencies in the San Diego region, the Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee (MAAC) and the Campesinos Unidos, Inc. of San Diego (CUI).
Each agency serves households residing in specific zip codes. Click below to learn more about these financial assistance agencies and refer to your zip code to see if your eligible.
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California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)
SDGE’s CARE program can save you 30% or more on your bill. You may qualify for a monthly discount, depending on your current household income or if you receive public assistance. We can see if you qualify for the program and submit your application to SDGE.
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Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA)
SDGE’s FERA program offers households of three or more people an 18% discount on their monthly electric bill. If you don’t qualify for the CARE program, we can check if you qualify for FERA.
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Energy Savings Assistance Program
Whether you rent or own your home, you could be eligible to receive free energy-efficient home improvements through SDGE’s Energy Savings Assistance Program. These updates can make your home more comfortable and save you money on your electric bill.
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Medical Baseline
SDGE’s Medical Baseline program provides more electricity or natural gas at a lower cost for people with specific medical needs. Visit the SDGE website for more information about eligibility
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Utility Bill Payment AssistanceThere are other resources available in our community for utility bill assistance, including a number of financial assistance programs that can help you pay your utility costs.
Other Resources
Call 2-1-1 to learn about all the utility assistance resources that may be available to you.
Phase Out of 3G Cellular Service
If your cell phone is more than a few years old, you may need to upgrade your device before your provider shuts down its 3G network, to avoid losing service. For more information on how you can prepare, contact your provider directly.
Rotating Outages
The SDG&E Outage Map has information on planned power outages related to public safety, emergencies and wildfire mitigation, as well as unplanned outages. Click below to see planned and unplanned power outages in your community.