PG&E / MCE - Updated April 2026
Marin and MCE battery incentives
MCE customers in Marin and nearby counties can check battery bill credits plus PG&E/SGIP options.
Local utility
PG&E / MCE
Sample ZIP
94901
Income programs
Check eligibility
EnergyScout Battery Program
Check if you qualify in Marin County
This funnel starts with the page you landed on, then checks ZIP, utility, solar status, home ownership, income indicators, and whether you want installer help.
Likely local programs
MCE Battery Credit
Likely match$20/month ongoing bill credit
Based on the page area and your answers, this is worth checking with the official program or installer.
SGIP RSSE (PG&E)
Likely waitlisted onlyUp to $14,850 (income-qualified)
Income-qualified waitlist rules may limit eligibility.
This ZIP matches the current Marin County page.
Email and installer matching are optional. Official California program administrators decide final eligibility.
ZIP-based local match
Likely incentive stack
Start here, then expand only the programs you want to inspect.
MCE Battery Credit
openEasy$20/month ongoing bill credit
MCE
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MCE Battery Credit
openEasy$20/month ongoing bill credit
MCE
Applies when
MCE customer in Marin, Napa, Contra Costa, or Solano county.
Income / difficulty
No strict income screen listed, but income can still affect financing, adders, and installer offers.
Usually straightforward if the home is in the right territory.
SGIP RSSE (PG&E)
waitlistedVery hardUp to $14,850 (income-qualified)
PG&E
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SGIP RSSE (PG&E)
waitlistedVery hardUp to $14,850 (income-qualified)
PG&E
Applies when
For lower-income households only. Currently fully reserved; new applications go on the RSSE waitlist.
Income / difficulty
Income, CARE/FERA, environmental-justice, or RSSE rules may determine whether the home qualifies or reaches higher tiers.
Income-qualified, waitlisted, or highly constrained funding.
Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit
openEasy30% of installed cost (leased systems only)
Federal
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Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit
openEasy30% of installed cost (leased systems only)
Federal
Applies when
Available for businesses only in 2026. Homeowners can benefit through leased systems when the leasing company claims the credit and passes savings through.
Income / difficulty
No direct household income test, but 2026 homeowner value generally flows through lease/PPA structures.
Usually straightforward if the home is in the right territory.
A specific address can add or remove programs based on ZIP boundary, CCA enrollment, utility bill details, income status, and current funding.
How this county page worksExpandClose
Why this area needs a local check
Marin County incentive availability depends on utility, CCA territory, ZIP code, income qualification, and funding status.
What to verify before buying
Confirm program status, application timing, eligible equipment, installer participation, and whether income-qualified tiers apply before signing an installation contract.
How EnergyScout should route the lead
Start with ZIP and utility, ask income qualification only when it changes the incentive result, then offer installer matching as an explicit opt-in.
Example cost, timing, and rate notesExpandClose
- Battery value depends on TOU peak rates.
- Solar export rules can affect payback.
- Outage risk and backup needs may matter as much as ROI.
Income-qualified check
See whether income-qualified programs apply
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.
Program pages
MCE Battery Credit
MCE
$20/month ongoing bill credit
A simple ongoing bill credit for eligible MCE battery customers.
SGIP RSSE (PG&E)
PG&E
Up to $14,850 (income-qualified)
Income-qualified SGIP battery support for PG&E customers, currently waitlisted.
Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit
Federal
30% of installed cost (leased systems only)
Available for businesses only in 2026. Homeowners can benefit through leased systems when the leasing company claims the credit and passes savings through.
Local FAQ
Why do I need to enter my ZIP?ExpandClose
Programs often follow utility, CCA, city, or county boundaries that do not map cleanly to a broad county page.
Does income affect eligibility?ExpandClose
Sometimes. SGIP RSSE and some local tiers depend on income or area-median-income rules.
Can EnergyScout connect me with installers?ExpandClose
Yes, but installer contact should stay opt-in after the user understands likely incentive eligibility.