The City of Westminster is serviced by Southern California Edison and SoCalGas, which provide electricity and natural gas services to homes and businesses throughout the community.

The City encourages residents to explore available energy efficiency resources, tips, and utility programs that can help reduce energy use, lower utility costs, and support a more sustainable Westminster.

Energy Savings

Winter Tips: It’s a great time to start easily managing your winter heating and cooling costs while conserving energy.

Medical Baseline Allowance: If you or someone in your household requires powered medical equipment, you may be eligible for Medical Baseline financial assistance offered by Southern California Edison and SoCalGas.

Mobilehome Park Utility: Offered by Southern California Edison and SoCalGas and implemented through Synergy Companies, this program provides free energy efficiency upgrades to mobile and manufactured home owners.

Rebates & Incentives: Before purchasing new appliances, be sure to check SCE.com and SoCalGas.com for available rebates and incentives. ENERGYSTAR.gov is also a great tool to help find rebates and special offers available by zip code.

Time-of-Use Rates (TOU): Southern California Edison’s TOU plans can help you manage your energy costs. By taking advantage of lower rates during off-peak and super off-peak periods, you can avoid higher weekday rates when energy resources are in demand.

Assistance Programs

Southern California Edison’s CARE & FERA Programs: Everyday expenses can affect some households more than others. That’s where the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electrical Rate Assistance (FERA) Program can provide discount on electric rates for low income household relief.

SoCalGas’s CARE Program: If you or someone you know needs assistance paying monthly bills, SoCalGas may be able to help. The CARE program offers eligible customers a 20 percent discount on their gas bill.

Energy Saving Assistance Program: This program is offered by Southern California Edison and SoCalGas as a way to help conserve energy and make your home more energy efficient. This program provides no cost energy-saving home improvements to income-qualified homeowners.

Additional Resources

Center for Sustainable Energy: Information on clean and sustainable energy solutions.

California Solar Permitting Guidebook: A guidebook developed by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research to improve permit review and approve for small solar systems.

Energy-Efficient Appliance Buying Guide: Guide to choose the right energy-efficient appliances to help you conserve energy and save money.

Energy Star: Find rebates and special offers near you on Energy Star certified products.

Energy Upgrade California: The statewide initiative committed to helping Californians be more energy efficient, utilize more sustainable natural resources, reduce demand on the energy grid, and make informed choices about their energy use at home and at work.