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ENERGY BILL
SAVINGS
The following information is provided to assist qualified Santa Monica residents in taking advantage of available savings programs and discounts.
CITY OF SANTA MONICA UTILITY USERS TAX EXEMPTION: The
City offers an exemption from the 10% utility users tax to low-income seniors over age 62 and low-income individuals with a disability.
Applications are
accepted at WISE & Healthy Aging: 1527 4th St,
2nd Floor, Santa Monica, CA. For additional
information, call 310-394-9871.
Information and Eligibility Requirements (PDF)
Application Form (PDF)
CITY OF SANTA MONICA UTILITIES: Low-income customers may qualify for a waiver of the fixed bimonthly fee portion of the city's water and wastewater bill
through the low-income assistance program. Information and applications may be obtained at the Utilities Division, 1212 Fifth Street, Third Floor, or by calling
310-458-8224.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON: Offers eligible participants a 20% discount on its monthly electric rate as part of the CARE (California Alternative Rates for Energy) program. Program eligibility is based on a combination of family size and income. Information and applications may be obtained by calling 1-800-447-6620
or by clicking below:
Southern California
Edison- MBA Program
Disabled individuals who require the regular use of electrically operated life-support equipment may qualify for the Medical Baseline Allocation (MBA) program. For more information, call 1-800-655-4555
or click the link below:
Southern California
Edison- CARE Program
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY: Offers eligible participants a 20% discount on their monthly gas rate as part of the
CARE (California Alternative Rates for Energy) program. Program eligibility is based on a combination of family-size and income. In addition, there is a
$15 discount on the service establishment charge for customers who qualify within 90 days from the date of service establishment. Information and applications may be obtained by calling 1-800-427-2200
or by clicking the link below:
Southern California Gas Company- CARE Program
TIME WARNER CABLE TV:
Customers currently receiving discounted electric, gas, or water/sewer service may apply for a 20% discount off the price of basic cable TV service. To request an application, call
1-888-892-2253.
VERIZON TELEPHONE: Offers two reduced cost programs for low-income households that qualify for universal lifeline service. The lifeline flat rate service charges are based on household income and the number of persons living in the household. The lifeline message rate service charges have the same income and household size qualifications as the lifeline flat rate service, but the rates are based on usage. A measured rate program with no income qualifications is available for low usage customers. Information and applications are available by calling customer service at 1-800-483-4000.
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