California Energy Programs

California offers some of the most comprehensive incentive programs in the nation for solar, battery storage, energy efficiency, and electrification. State mandates and utility programs create substantial opportunities for homeowners.

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California Program Highlights

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) for battery storage
Net Energy Metering for solar customers
Enhanced incentives for fire-prone areas
Comprehensive utility rebate programs
Building electrification initiatives
Low-income assistance programs

Utility-Aligned Program Awareness

Programs may vary by service territory. Select utilities listed for reference.

PG&E

Southern California Edison

SDG&E

LADWP

SMUD

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California Programs

State-Specific Incentive Programs

These programs are available to qualifying California residents. Eligibility requirements and incentive amounts are subject to change.

State Up to $1,000+ per kWh

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

California’s flagship battery rebate program with enhanced incentives for fire-prone and low-income households.

Utility Bill credits for excess generation

Net Energy Metering (NEM)

Credit for excess solar generation exported to the grid under California’s current NEM structure.

State Varies by project

Title 24 Compliance Incentives

Incentives for exceeding California’s strict building energy efficiency standards.

State Up to $3,000+

TECH Clean California

Incentives for heat pump water heaters and space conditioning to advance building electrification.

Utility Varies by measure

IOU Energy Efficiency Rebates

PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E rebates for HVAC, appliances, insulation, and weatherization upgrades.

Utility No-cost improvements + rate discounts

ESA / CARE Programs

Energy Savings Assistance and CARE programs for income-qualified California households.

Policy Context

State Mandates & Initiatives

Understanding state policy helps explain why certain incentive programs exist and where they may expand.

100% Clean Energy by 2045

Senate Bill 100 requires California to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2045, driving continued investment in renewable energy and storage infrastructure.

Building Decarbonization

State initiatives to transition buildings from gas to electric, creating incentive programs for heat pumps and electrical panel upgrades.

Distributed Energy Resources

CPUC policies encouraging distributed solar, storage, and demand response to enhance grid reliability and reduce infrastructure costs.

Wildfire Safety & Resilience

Programs providing enhanced incentives for backup power and resilience measures in high fire-threat districts.

Services in California

Program Categories Available

SafeGrid provides information and facilitation services across these program categories in California.

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Complete our assessment to see which California programs may be available for your property.

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