PSE’s Bill Discount Rate
Our Bill Discount Rate (BDR) program provides you with ongoing help on your monthly energy bill. Depending on your household income and household size, you can save 5% to 45% a month on your bill.
There is one simple application to fill out. In most cases, no proof of income is required to apply. And the application only takes a few minutes to complete online. If you’ve received energy assistance in the past, it’s likely you qualify.
If you have already applied you can view your application status.
See if you're eligible!
Find out if you qualify before applying. Just provide your household's gross monthly income, number of people in your household and the county where you live. After learning your preliminary status, complete the online application below.
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Learn more about our income guidelines
Enrollment is available to qualifying residential PSE customers. Eligibility is based on your household’s gross monthly income (income before any deductions or taxes), number of people in your household and where you reside. To qualify your household income needs to be 80% or less of area median income (AMI) in the county you live in.
What’s Income
Alimony/Child Support
Annuities
Capital gains
Dividends
Earned wages/salary
Foster care payments
Military pay
Pensions
Rental income/Royalties
Self-employment income (after expenses)
Social Security
Social Security Disability (SSDI)
Student Aid/Scholarships
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
UnemploymentWhat’s not income
Energy Assistance
Income for people in high school or under 18
Income tax refunds/credits
One-time cash gifts
Reverse mortgage
Section 8 or housing subsidies
WIC benefitsOur income guidelines can be found here. If you have any questions about calculating your income, requirements of the program, or need help applying, email us at billdiscount@pse.com or give us a call at 888-225-5773. We’re here to help.
Additional financial assistance
You may also qualify for additional assistance programs. In fact, by applying for Bill Discount Rate, we will automatically start an application for HELP, our bill assistance program.
Both Bill Discount Rate and HELP provide significant discounts to customers who qualify, based on their household size and income. A single application takes two minutes to complete. No additional documentation is required.
What does PSE do with my income and household information?
Your information is protected. We only use your income and household information to verify that you’re eligible for the program.
Will being on a Bill Discount Rate impact my ability to receive additional energy assistance?
No. In fact, by applying for Bill Discount Rate, an application will automatically be created for you, applying for our HELP assistance program. To apply for LIHEAP you will need to contact your local community agency.
What is the verification process and why was I selected to prove I am eligible?
After enrollment in Bill Discount Rate, some customers will be asked to provide documents to support what they stated on their application. Together these documents need to show proof of household income, household size, that this is where the applicant lives, and applicant identification. This verification helps us ensure that only qualified customers are receiving the benefit of the Bill Discount Rate program. Customers who are selected for verification have 90 days to prove their eligibility for the program.
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