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SJ Cares — San José Clean Energy

Verified · October 23, 2026

SJ Cares provides a 10% discount to customers enrolled in CARE or FERA programs and to residents of certain affordable housing, per San José Clean Energy’s own reporting. SJCE is San José’s local, not-for-profit electricity supplier, operated by the City of San José.

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Organization: San José Clean Energy (City of San José)
Who qualifies: San José Clean Energy customers enrolled in the CARE or FERA programs, and residents of the affordable housing units named on SJCE's page.
How to apply: Enrollment follows CARE or FERA enrollment with PG&E; see the San José Clean Energy website for the SJ Cares discount.
Cost: 10% discount for customers enrolled in CARE or FERA
Last verified: October 23, 2026

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