Southern California Edison recognizes that many of their customers are facing challenges with energy costs. That’s why the company provides a range of options for customers to get help with their electric bills. SCE hears you; and is here to help.
You deserve to know what you receive when you pay your bill, why energy costs rise, and what may impact future energy prices. For more information go to: sce.com/affordability
Learn more about your monthly energy bill:
SCE’s Smart Energy Program: As temperatures start to heat up, most people crank their air conditioning down. But if you’re on the hunt to cut costs and willing to be a little flexible, Southern California Edison’s Smart Energy Programcould help you with summer savings.
Understand your Time-of-Use Bill: TOU rates vary based on the time of day and season, get to know your recent activity, current amount due, and due dates visit sce.com/mybill
Customer Assistance: SCE understands that rate increases are challenging for many of its customers. The company offers money-saving tools and programs available at SCE.com/billhelp.
Budget Billing Plan:Offers eligible customers the opportunity to pay for their
annual electricity service across 11 equal monthly payments. You can enroll by calling 1-800-434-2365.
Budget Assistant: Budget Assistant tracks your daily energy usage, compares it to your selected spending goal and sends you an alert based on your settings. For more information, visit sce.com/budgetassistant.
Summer Discount Plan (SDP): SDP can help you save on your summer bills when you allow SCE to turn off or cycle your central A/C during energy events. For more information, visit sce.com/sdp
Tapping into Tech Tips at Home:
Get to Know Your Home: Our 5-minute Energy Advisor Survey gives you personalized savings advice based on your home appliances. Get started at sce.com/energysurvey.
Switch to Smart Tech:Take advantage of rebates on energy-efficient tech, like smart thermostats, to keep heating and cooling costs down. Find out how you can save at sce.com/SEP.
Get Reminders About Peak Hours: Sign up for text alerts when weekday on-peak hours are about to start so you can plan when to run that load of laundry. Set up your notifications at scetextalert.com.
Customer Assistance Programs to help with your monthly bills:
CARE/FERA: The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program reduces energy bills for eligible customers by about 30%. Learn more about qualifications and how to apply at sce.com/care The Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program can help you reduce your electric bill by 18%! To see if your household qualifies or to apply, visit: sce.com/care
Financial Assistance for Families and Individuals:Our Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) and CaliforniaAlternate Rates for Energy (CARE) programs help qualified
families lower their monthly bills. To learn more, visit sce.com/care
Payment Arrangements: Through SCE’s Payment Arrangement program, you can create a payment plan that gives you more time to pay your bill, including spreading payments out for up to 12 months. Check to see if you qualify at sce.com/paylater
Arrearage Management Plan (AMP):AMP offers debt relief for past due account balances to qualifying CARE and FERA customers who have past-due bills. Visit sce.com/ampfor more information.
Medical Baseline: If you rely on an electrically powered device to manage your health, SCE’s Medical Baseline Allowance program provides additional electricity at a lower rate. To find out if you qualify visit: sce.com/medicalbaseline
Energy Assistance Fund: The Energy Assistance Fund (EAF) is SCE's charitable, non-profit organization that offers direct payment assistance to those in need. Learn more on how to donate or how to apply at sce.com/eaf