Arrearage Management Plan (AMP)

What is AMP?

The Arrearage Management Program (AMP) program creates a payment plan that allows customers who use it to have 1/12th of their debt forgiven for each on-time monthly payment made.

With each on-time payment of your current charges, AMP will forgive 1/12th of the eligible debt owed at the time of enrollment.

After 12 on-time payments of monthly current charges, your eligible debt will be forgiven up to $8,000.

Who Qualifies for AMP?

In order to be eligible for this plan, you must be a residential customer and meet all the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be enrolled in CARE or FERA financial assistance programs

  • Owe at least $500 or more on the gas and electric bill

  • Be more than 90 days past due on your utility bill

  • Have made at least one on-time payment in the past 24 months

How to Apply

To request for applications and more information, customers can contact their local utility company or visit their website. Online applications can be found on the utility’s website.

For additional information on consumer support programs visit:

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)