Rebates / California
California rebates for home energy & backup power
Verified as of 2026-10-25. Programs open, pause, and run out of money, so confirm with the administrator before you buy.
State HOMES/HEAR status per NASEO: HEAR launched · HOMES not listed as launched · HEAR funds fully reserved (NASEO table updated 2026-09-30)
Programs
HEEHRA (HEAR) via TECH Clean California EXHAUSTED
Amount: up to $14,000
Covers: heat pumps, panels, wiring
Who qualifies: <=150% AMI
Status: EXHAUSTED - SF fully reserved 2/24/2026, waitlist closed 7/17/2026; MF reserved 9/1/2026
How to apply: closed
Run by: California Energy Commission
Source: techcleanca.com · as of 2026-10-25
SGIP general-market residential storage CLOSED
Amount: $0.15/Wh
Covers: batteries
Who qualifies: none
Status: CLOSED
How to apply: closed
Run by: CPUC / utilities
Source: www.selfgenca.com · as of 2026-10-25
SGIP Equity Resiliency CLOSED
Amount: $1.00/Wh (up to ~100%)
Covers: batteries
Who qualifies: HFTD/PSPS + low-income/medical
Status: CLOSED
How to apply: closed
Run by: CPUC / utilities
Source: sgipsd.org · as of 2026-10-25
SGIP Residential Solar & Storage Equity waitlist at SCE; partial availability per tracker
Amount: $1.10/Wh storage; $3.10/W solar
Covers: battery; solar+battery
Who qualifies: <=80% AMI
Status: waitlist at SCE; partial availability per tracker
How to apply: SGIP developer
Run by: CPUC / utilities
Source: www.sce.com · as of 2026-10-25
PG&E Generator & Battery Rebate Live
Amount: up to $300 (+$200 CARE/FERA)
Covers: portable batteries 290-1,000 Wh; CARB generators
Who qualifies: HFTD/HFRA/EPSS address
Status: live, ~125 rebates left as of 10/15/2026; apply by 12/31/2026
How to apply: pge.com
Run by: PG&E
Source: www.pge.com · as of 2026-10-25
SDG&E Generator Assistance Program Live
Amount: $150 power station; $300 generator
Covers: portable power stations (QPL), generators
Who qualifies: PSPS-affected, invited customers
Status: live; coupons expire 12/31/2026
How to apply: sdge.com
Run by: SDG&E
Source: sdge.com · as of 2026-10-25
SCE portable power station rebate Live
Amount: up to $200
Covers: portable power stations
Who qualifies: PSPS-affected
Status: live
How to apply: sce.com
Run by: SCE
Source: www.sce.com · as of 2026-10-25
Federal tax credits
- Sec. 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: ENDED - property placed in service after 12/31/2025 ineligible. IRS
- Sec. 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit: ENDED - installation completed after 12/31/2025 ineligible. IRS