Pacific Gas & Electric
PG&E FERA Program is available to homeowners and renters in Santa Maria, CA.
Family Electric Rate Assistance provides an 18% discount on monthly PG&E bills for qualifying households with 3+ people and income slightly above CARE limits. Designed for working families who need energy assistance.
Estimated annual savings based on 18% discount on typical residential bill
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Santa Maria, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Santa Maria, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Santa Maria early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Year-round enrollment
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this program18% discount on energy bills.
PG&E FERA Program is open to homeowners and renters in Santa Maria, CA.
Apply directly with Pacific Gas & Electric using the official program link on this page or call (800) 743-5000. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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