Ways to Save
Looking to reduce your monthly bill?
Explore SCE’s assistance programs for bill discounts, payment plans and financial support.
Income Qualified Programs
CARE & FERA Discounted Rates
Get monthly bill discounts based on income and household size.
Payment Plans
Payment Arrangement Plans
Request additional time to pay your bill before it’s due.
Budget Billing Plan
Split your energy costs into 11 equal payments throughout the year.
One-Time Bill Assistance
Energy Assistance Fund
Provides up to $200 once a year to eligible customers.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Federal assistance for high-energy cost households.
Medical and Special Programs
Medical Baseline Allowance
Additional 16.5 kWh per day at the lowest rate for medical equipment.
Arrearage Management Plan (AMP)
Debt forgiveness up to $8,000 for CARE or FERA enrollees.
Summer Discount Plan
Sign up for a free remote device on your A/C to earn bill credits from June 1 to October 1 during energy events.
Energy Savings and Rebate Programs
Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA)
Free energy saving appliances and installation for eligible households.
Rebates & Incentives
Find out about rebates and incentives that can help you conserve energy and save money.
Manage Your Bill
Budget Assistant
Track energy usage and set spending goals.
Choose Your Due Date
Select a convenient bill due date.
Other Resources
These community, county, and government plans are here to assist you and your family.
2-1-1 is a free, confidential phone service that is available 24/7 to assist you and your family during emergencies and with everyday needs. Dial 2-1-1 for free help or visit 2-1-1.org. Services vary by community, but the list below gives a well-rounded sampling of the help that may be available to you:
- Financial / Public Assistance Programs
- Housing Assistance / Emergency Shelter Programs
- Parenting Resources
- Mental Health Services
- Legal Services
- Food Bank / Hot Meal Center Information
- Employment Services
- Transportation Services
You may be eligible for low-cost internet and computers. Learn more at https://www.internetforallnow.org/offers/lowcostplans or call 844-547-2171.
A state program providing discounted home or cellular phone services to eligible households. For more information, or to see if you qualify, visit California LifeLine Program.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently issued a Decision (D. 22-04-037) that provides a framework to establish and operate a Community-Based Organization (CBO) Case Management Pilot Program (Pilot). This Pilot is designed to operate in targeted California communities where, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, electric bills were highest relative to the available resources of the community.
To support the efforts of this Pilot, the Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs), have developed a statewide map that tracks arrearages and disconnections, by zip codes, as well as identifies nearby CBOs who may be able to help customers lower or eliminate their arrearages.
Learn more about the CPUC proceeding.
Homeowners may qualify for a free home solar system from our partner, GRID Alternatives. Find out if the Single-family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) program, a state of California program for low- or fixed-income families, can help you. Learn more at GridSolar.org.
Social Security Administration programs are a great resource for qualifying customers, helping with retirement planning, Medicare prescriptions, and financial assistance.
Visit socialsecurity.gov for more information.
