SJCE EcoHome Battery Rebate (closed): San Jose battery options
Closed — no longer accepting battery storage applications
San Jose Clean Energy's EcoHome rebate is no longer accepting battery storage applications. SJCE's Peak Rewards for Smart Homes still pays battery owners to enroll.
Program quick facts
EcoHome battery rebate
Closed
No new battery storage applications
Former tiers
$125 / $400 per kWh
$3,250 max, or $10,400 max for environmental justice communities
Peak Rewards enrollment
$8/kWh
Up to $240, plus $0.13/kWh quarterly payments
Customer match
SJCE + PG&E
Generation and delivery can appear separately on the bill
What changed
SJCE says EcoHome is no longer accepting battery storage applications; only battery applications submitted before July 1 are processed. Heat pump and panel rebates continue separately.
What is still open
Peak Rewards for Smart Homes pays $8/kWh for the battery you enroll (up to $240) plus a quarterly payment of $0.13/kWh based on battery size, as long as the battery is not enrolled in another demand response or VPP program.
Income-qualified households
The EcoHome income/EJ tiers are closed. Income-qualified PG&E customers can still apply to the waitlisted SGIP Residential Solar and Storage Equity budget ($1,100/kWh of storage, paired with solar).
Example incentive stack
Actual values depend on equipment, installer pricing, financing, tax situation, and official program approval.
Timing and qualification notes
- Confirm the home is an SJCE customer before enrolling in Peak Rewards.
- A battery enrolled in another demand response or VPP program cannot also get Peak Rewards.
- Check sanjosecleanenergy.org for any new battery offer before signing an installation contract.
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 FAQ
Can I still get the EcoHome battery rebate?
Not for a new project. SJCE no longer accepts battery storage applications.
Do I need to be an SJCE customer for Peak Rewards?
Yes. Peak Rewards for Smart Homes is a San Jose Clean Energy program, even though PG&E still handles delivery and billing.
Does income still matter?
For SGIP RSSE, yes: it is income-qualified and waitlisted. The EcoHome income tiers for batteries are closed.
Who qualifies for SJCE EcoHome?
San Jose Clean Energy previously offered EcoHome battery rebates. Official program is no longer accepting battery storage applications. Confirm any alternate SJCE offers on their site.
Can this be checked in the EnergyScout calculator?
Yes. Enter your address or zip code in the calculator and EnergyScout will show matching local incentives in your report.
Should I verify before buying a battery?
Yes. Program rules and funding can change, and many rebates require reservation approval before purchase or installation.