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Here's how it works:

  • Answer a few questions about yourself and your household or business.
  • Explore programs suggested by the tool that can help you with your PG&E bill.
  • Apply to the suggested programs and resources.
  • If you qualify, see if they can help reduce your bill or help you pay your bill.
Do you have a residential or business PG&E account?
Are you on any public assistance programs?

Complete list of programs include: EBT/CalFresh/SNAP (Food Stamps), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), CalFresh/SNAP (Food Stamps), CalWORKs (TANF) or Tribal TANF, Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medi-Cal for Families (Healthy Families A & B), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Medicaid/Medi-Cal (under age 65), Medicaid/Medi-Cal (age 65 and over)

Ex. Food stamps, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, LIHEAP.

How many people live in your household?

Include every person living with you who shares your gas or electric service.

Number of people (1-30)

What is the total annual income of your household before taxes?

Enter numbers only. Do not use characters  Ex: 45000

Are you a PG&E customer with gas service, electric service or both?

Unsure if you are an electric or gas customer? Learn how to find this information on your bill.

Do you need power at home for a health problem or medical device?

Ex. Asthma, sleep apnea, dialysis machine etc.

 

See a complete list of qualifying medical conditions and devices.

Do you have past-due PG&E bills we might help with?

We may have support for your past-due bills. This information will not be sold, shared or stored. It will only be used to recommend programs you may qualify for.

Have you enrolled in any of the following programs in the past 12 months?
What is your business segment?

important notice Note: If you are in multiple business segments, complete the Savings Finder for each segment separately. 

Do you have old equipment that could be replaced with newer energy-efficient models?
Do you have equipment that is non-operational and that you need replaced right away?
Are you on a payment plan or have a history of partial or late payments?
Are you on one of the following rate plans: A1, A6, B1, B6 and GNR1 rate plans?
Are you in arrears?
Are you planning new construction or planning a substantial change in your occupancy (≥30%)?
Do you sell, distribute or manufacture commercial food equipment?
Are you in high tech or biotech industry?
Are you in the healthcare, residential assisted living care, social assistance, and outpatient service facility industry?
Do you consider yourself a large enterprise account or have multiple medium-sized locations?
Do you consider yourself a large enterprise account or have multiple medium-sized locations?
Do you consider yourself a large enterprise account or have multiple medium-sized locations?
Do you consider yourself a large enterprise account or have multiple medium-sized locations?
Do you consider yourself a small business with less than 50kW per site?
Is your business in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, San Joaquin, Kern, Fresno, Tulare, Kings or Merced County?
Do you own, operate or manage multifamily buildings of 5 or more units?
Are you a government, federal, water agency or K-12 school?
Is your business University of California, California State University, or a California Community College?
Do you work in Water and Wastewater treatment facilities/systems?
Is your business located in a state-owned building, and you are NOT a net energy or gas producer?
Have you performed an Energy Efficiency Audit in the last 12 months?
Do you have on-site solar or other behind-the-meter energy generation?

Arrearage Management Plan (AMP)

You could be eligible for up to $8,000 in debt forgiveness.

For residential customers enrolled in California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) or Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA).

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) 

You could be eligible for a monthly discount of 20% or more.

An average savings of $52.78/month electric and $14.92/month for gas.

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) 

You could be eligible for a monthly discount of 20% or more.

An average savings of $52.78/month electric and $14.92/month for gas.

Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA)

You could be eligible for a monthly discount of 18%.

Save on electric rates for households who are eligible. An average savings of $37.76/month.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

You could be eligible for up to $1,000 for past-due bills.

A federally funded program that helps low-income households pay for heating or cooling in their homes.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

You could be eligible for up to $1,000 for past-due bills.

A federally funded program that helps low-income households pay for heating or cooling in their homes.

Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH)

You could be eligible for $300 in financial assistance.

Helps income-qualified customers with energy bill assistance of up to $300.

 

Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH)

You could be eligible for $300 in financial assistance.

Helps income-qualified customers with energy bill assistance of up to $300.

 

Match My Payment Program

Enroll for up to $1,000 in matching payments toward your past due bill.

Get help paying your past due energy bill balance.

Match My Payment Program

Enroll for up to $1,000 in matching payments toward your past due bill.

Get help paying your past due energy bill balance.

 

Medical Baseline Program

You could be eligible for an additional allotment of energy at the lowest price or 12% discount, based on rate eligibility.

Additional alerts before and during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). This may include multiple texts, phone calls or even a door-bell ring. 

Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program

You could be eligible for free home repairs and appliance upgrades.

Renters and homeowners can improve the energy efficiency of your home at no cost to you.

Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program

You could be eligible for free home repairs and appliance upgrades.

Renters and homeowners can improve the energy efficiency of your home at no cost to you.

Agriculture Energy Savings Action Plan (AESAP)

Comprehesive program designed for entire agriculture segment.

The Agriculture Energy Savings Action Plan (AESAP) Program offers technical assistance, analytics, flexible incentive structures, and multiple financing options to promote the adoption of energy efficient measures.

Strategic Energy Management (SEM): Hosted by ClearResult

Empower your work site with energy-saving solutions tailored to industrial and agricultural needs.

Our Local Industrial and Agricultural SEM program helps farmers and a wide array of agricultural facilities implement energy-efficient practices and provides customized services to identify energy-saving projects, at no cost to the participant. Participants can also take advantage of incentives and easily implemented operational improvements.

Strategic Energy Management (SEM): Hosted by Leidos

Eligible customers are manufacturing, manufacturing-focused hi-tech/biotech, and oil & gas customers that receive electric and/or gas distribution services from PG&E.

If interested, please reach out to your assigned account representative.

Strategic Energy Management (SEM): Hosted by Stillwater

Lower costs and level up your business.

Participate in up to a six-year journey to elevate your business's strategic energy management (SEM) practices with trainings and onsite activities at no cost.

Industrial Systems Optimization Program (ISOP)

Make upgrades more affordable.

The Industrial Systems Optimization Program (ISOP) is designed to help industrial manufacturing and food processing customers reduce energy costs.

On Bill Financing (OBF)

No-Interest Energy Financing — Get 0% interest loans for new, energy efficient equipment upgrades.

On Bill Financing is opening to any customers wanting to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment. Savings are reinvested back into the business to help improve the bottom line.

GoGreen Financing

Get financing for new, energy-efficient equipment.

GoGreen Financing helps those customers who have equipment that is non-operational get back up and running quickly.

Budget Billing

Manage your energy costs with Budget Billing.

The Budget Billing program averages your energy costs over the previous 12 months to determine your monthly payment amount. Each month, we recalculate your payment using a 12-month rolling average of your energy costs.

Payment Plan

Pay your bill in installments over time or add a few days to your due date.

PG&E offers payment plans/or arrangements for customers who need assistance paying their bills. It allows the customer to break up their existing balance into smaller monthly payments.

California Energy Design Assistance All-Electric (CEDAE)

Customize your energy efficiency project.

California Energy Design Assistance All Electric (CEDAE) program offers all-electric energy efficiency options tailored to each building during the design and construction process. CEDAE offers technical assistance early in the process when it has the greatest influence on design and operation.

California Energy Designed Assistance Mixed Fuel (CEDAM)

Customize your energy efficiency project.

California Energy Design Assistance Mixed Fuel (CEDAM) program offers mixed fuel energy efficiency options tailored to each building during the design and construction process. CEDAM offers technical assistance early in the process when it has the greatest influence on design and operation.

California Foodservice Instant Rebates Program

Serving California's foodservices.

Natural gas, electric and water savings through midstream point of sale (POS) incentives for the sale and installation of high-efficiency commercial food service equipment via turnkey implementation services including participant enrollment and engagement.

 

No application required.

Advanced Energy Program (AEP)

Offering no-cost energy audits.

The Advanced Energy Program is a customer-centric demand side management (DSM) program offering tailored solutions for high tech and biotech (HTBT) customers.

Healthcare Energy Fitness Initiative (HEFI)

Offering no-cost energy audits.

The Healthcare Energy Fitness Initiative (HEFI) is an energy efficiency program designed to help eligible PG&E healthcare customers save money by optimizing their energy performance.

NetOne

Designed to serve customers with over 50kW annual energy usage, the NetOne program is ideal for medium to large commercial and multi-site customers.

Working directly with customers or through our trained Contractor Partner network, NetOne offers a full suite of energy efficiency services including, technical and engineering support, project management, On-Bill Financing (OBF) and rebate/incentive processing.

Simplified Savings Program (SSP)

The Simplified Savings Program supports small business customers with information and activities that may provide immediate savings on their energy bill.

Simplified Saving Program works with our energy efficiency installation partners to offer no-cost audits, direct install solutions, bill cost savings and post installation support to micro and small businesses, that operate within Disadvantaged Communities.

Energy Action Guide

Energy Action Guide is an online platform to find solutions to resolve energy issues. 

There is catalogue of ENERGY STAR®-certified products, helpful information about PG&E programs, tool, and a recommendation engine that provides customized solutions for a customer's specific situation.

 

No application required.

Government & K12 Comprehensive Program (GK12CP)

This innovative program offers financing and incentives to support cities in achieving their sustainability goals.

Wildan will guide your city along the path to clean and affordable energy for a sustainable tomorrow.

Higher Education Efficiency Performance (HEEP)

Gain access to incentives and savings while promoting energy efficiency in spaces of higher education.

The HEEP Program will provide a comprehensive approach based on individual customer needs and opportunities through multiple participation pathways, including prescriptive, calculated meter-based, and Strategic Energy Management.

Water Infrastructure and System Efficiency (WISE)

Solution for water and wastewater treatment facilities.

The WISE Program is a specialized solution for Water and Wastewater treatment facilities. The program offers no-cost engineering services, project support and incentives and focuses on both equipment efficiency improvements and system/treatment process optimization measures.

State of California Energy Strategy and Support

Help for California state agencies.

The State of California Energy Strategy and Support Program (SOC ESS) is a Statewide Program led by PG&E and implemented by Alternative Energy Systems Consulting (AESC). The program offers assistance to California State Agencies to reach their Greenhouse Gas  emission reductions goals while driving towards Zero Net Energy through EE and IDSM project planning, technical support, and financial assistance.

Measured Savings for Summer Reliablity (MSSR) Program

Designed for Aggregators (Trade Pros or Developers) who install Energy Efficiency and IDSM Measures.

The primary objective of the MSSR program is to permanently reduce summer peak demand with particular focus on the highest net peak hours, e.g., 7-9 p.m. spanning the months of June through September.

Unfortunately, none of our current business programs meet the criteria based on your responses. You can try the Savings Finder again, or log in to your online account and take advantage of resources like the find your best rate tool or see your usage to make valuable decisions for your business.

Are you a small business owner?

If you are a small business owner and would like guidance on programs, email the following information to smallbusinessresources@pge.com:

  • Customer's first and last names
  • Customer's account number
  • A description of the request

 

 

 

 

The following PG&E resources may help reduce or pay your energy bill:

Set up a payment plan or extend your due date

Make a payment arrangement today. Schedule payment of your current balance over months or choose a later date to pay the full amount.

Find your best rate plan

Compare rate plans to make sure you are on the plan that costs you the least.

Find rebates and incentives

Explore energy rebates and incentives for your home or business.

Budget Billing

Offset peak bills by averaging your energy costs over the previous 12 months to determine your monthly payment amount.

Pre-owned EV Rebate Program

Residential customers who are income-qualified could receive a rebate of $4k for purchasing a pre-owned EV.  

Try the Savings Finder again

A change in your income or number of people in your household can change your results.