Last verified 2026-05-17
The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) is a California rebate that helps pay for a home battery. To get the rebate, your installer must be on the official approved-developer list. Picking from that list is the only way the rebate paperwork goes through.
[email protected] · (415) 973-6436[email protected] · (858) 244-1177SGIP is open to customers of PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, and SoCalGas. There are several tiers — the higher tiers are for low-income or fire/outage-prone households and can cover most or all of a battery's cost.
| Tier | Who it's for | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Small Residential Storage | Any IOU customer | $150–$500 per kWh |
| Equity | Low-income or disadvantaged community | $850 per kWh |
| Equity Resiliency | Low-income + medical baseline, or in a Tier 2/3 fire zone or 2+ PSPS outages | $1,000 per kWh |
| Residential Solar and Storage Equity (RSSE) | Low-income, solar + battery together | $1,100/kWh battery, $3,100/kW solar |
| San Joaquin Valley Pilot | Designated disadvantaged communities in SJV | $1,100 per kWh |
[Source: franklinwh.com/blog/a-complete-guide-to-california-sgip-program-in-2026 (accessed 2026-05-17)] [Source: cpuc.ca.gov/sgip (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Heads up: the Equity and Equity Resiliency budgets fill up fast and often run a waitlist. Apply early. [Source: cpuc.ca.gov/sgip (accessed 2026-05-17)]