For a limited time, PG&E is partnering with Richard Heath & Associates (RHA) to install a battery storage system in your home for free. The installation is valued at over $10,000. This offer is for a limited time and while battery supplies last.
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We know how difficult it is to be without power. That's why PG&E is taking steps to reduce the burden of outages on customers and communities. Through the Residential Storage Initiative, we are providing permanent back-up battery systems, free of charge, to support specific customers who are most vulnerable to power outages.
We expect some areas will experience more frequent outages due to climate change and weather. We’ve installed Enhanced Safety Power Settings (EPSS) on power lines in high-risk areas to reduce weather-related ignitions and help keep customers safe. EPSS outages last approximately 3-5 hours. A free home battery through the Residential Storage Initiative should provide power to your important circuits and appliances through an average outage.
For a limited time, eligible customers can have a battery storage system (10-13 kWh) installed in their homes at no cost (valued at over $10,000). Battery storage can:
Step 1 – Outreach & Prequalification
The RHA staff will perform outreach to PG&E’s specified customer list and conduct a survey to determine prequalification status.
Step 2 – Site Assessments
If a customer pre-qualifies for the program, RHA subcontractors will schedule Site Assessments to validate survey responses and identify up to four to five circuits for the battery to support during an outage. A field technician will assess the customer’s property and electrical panel(s) to determine battery location, document meter information, and collect any other relevant documentation. This could include documentation for the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) if your project is deemed eligible.
Note: Be sure to let RHA know if your home has Solar.