More Customers Qualify for Bill Discounts

By Felix Hernandez

 

Just in time for summer, as energy use rises, even more customers are eligible for discounts on their electric bill.

The Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program offers qualified customers 18% off their monthly bill and expanded guidelines now include households of one or two. Previously, the program was limited to three or more.

In 2024, more than 32,000 FERA-enrolled customers saved a combined total of nearly $15 million — an average savings of $450 a year.

The change, which became effective June 1, is expected to help increase that number to include more than 357,000 Southern California Edison customers.

“This expansion is a major step forward in our mission to support energy equity and affordability,” said Brian Stonerock, SCE’s director of Advanced Energy Solutions. “We want to ensure that no one has to choose between paying their electric bill and meeting other essential needs.”

FERA eligibility is based on household size and income. For a one- or two-person household, the salary range is $42,301 to $52,875. For families of three or more, that number starts at $53,301. Once enrolled, customers must recertify every two to six years.

SCE encourages customers to  apply  early and explore additional support options, including  payment plans  and  energy-efficiency  assistance.

Learn more about SCE’s programs to help residential customers manage their bills at  sce.com/billhelp .