California Solar + Battery Incentive Directory
Explore utility, state, and federal incentive programs in one consistent directory. Filter by state and system type, then open details or run EnergyScout for a personalized report.
Last updated September 2026
| County / Region | Utility | Program | Max Rebate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sacramento California SMUD Battery Storage Rebate | SMUD | SMUD Battery Storage Rebate | $2,000-$6,000 | Active |
Santa Clara California SJCE EcoHome Battery Rebate | SJCE / PG&E | SJCE EcoHome Battery Rebate | Closed to new battery apps | - |
San Diego California SDCP Solar Battery Savings | SDCP / SDG&E | SDCP Solar Battery Savings | Up to $9,450 | Active |
Central Coast California 3CE Home Battery Credit | 3CE / PG&E | 3CE Home Battery Credit | Closed to new apps · VPP Fall 2026 | - |
Marin / Napa California MCE Battery Credit | MCE / PG&E | MCE Battery Credit | $20/mo VPP credit | Active |
East Bay California EBCE Resilient Home | EBCE / PG&E | EBCE Resilient Home | $200-$400/kWh | Active |
Alameda California EBCE Resilient Home | EBCE / PG&E | EBCE Resilient Home | $200-$400/kWh | Active |
San Francisco California Federal Only | CleanPowerSF / PG&E | Federal Only | - | - |
San Mateo California Federal Only | Peninsula Clean Energy | Federal Only | - | - |
Contra Costa California MCE Battery Credit | MCE / PG&E | MCE Battery Credit | $20/mo VPP credit | Active |
Sonoma California Federal Only | Sonoma Clean Power | Federal Only | - | - |
Los Angeles California Federal Only | LADWP / SCE | Federal Only | - | - |
Orange California OCPA Residential Battery Rebate | SCE / OCPA | OCPA Residential Battery Rebate | Closed to new apps | - |
Riverside California Federal Only | SCE / RPU | Federal Only | - | - |
San Bernardino California Federal Only | SCE | Federal Only | - | - |
Ventura California Federal Only | SCE / CPA | Federal Only | - | - |
Northern California California PG&E Portable Battery Rebate | PG&E | PG&E Portable Battery Rebate | $300 ($500 with CARE/FERA) | Active |
San Diego California SGIP RSSE (SDG&E) | SDG&E | SGIP RSSE (SDG&E) | Up to $14,850 (income-qualified) | Waitlisted |
North San Diego California CEA Solar Plus Program | Clean Energy Alliance | CEA Solar Plus Program | Free or reduced-cost installation (if available) | Waitlisted |
Orange California OCPA Residential Battery Rebate | Orange County Power Authority | OCPA Residential Battery Rebate | Closed — no longer accepting new applications | - |
Statewide California Federal Clean Energy Credit (lease/business) | Federal / installer lease | Federal Clean Energy Credit (lease/business) | Lease/business credit in 2026 — not a personal purchase ITC | Active |
Local rows are organized around county, metro, utility, and ZIP-code areas. Program rules, funding, eligibility, and deadlines change often, so verify incentive details with official program administrators before buying equipment.
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Some rebates depend on household income, CARE/FERA status, area median income, or environmental-justice territory. Start with ZIP and system type, then opt into installer help only if you want quotes.
EnergyScout can screen likely California programs, but official program administrators make final eligibility decisions.