Struggling Southern California households could have up to $8,000 in unpaid electric bills wiped away — if they qualify for an Edison program that forgives the debt after 12 months of on-time payments.
Southern California Edison offers an Arrearage Management Plan to help customers wipe out past-due electric bills.
Eligible customers who make 12 on-time monthly payments can have up to $8,000 in debt forgiven, according to the utility.
Customers must be enrolled in the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) or Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) discount programs, have used Edison for at least six months, owe more than $500…