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Sacramento Homeowners:
Get Up to $6,000 in Battery Rebates

SMUD offers some of California's best battery incentives. With lower rates than PG&E and generous rebates, Sacramento is one of the best places to go solar+storage.

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Sacramento Battery Incentives

Stack multiple programs to maximize your savings

SMUD Battery Rebate
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$2,000 – $6,000
Rebate amount depends on battery size and whether you're adding to existing solar or installing new solar+battery. Income-qualified customers may receive higher rebates.
Federal 30% Tax Credit
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~$4,000
30% of installed cost — but only applies to leased systems, not purchased. The leasing company claims the credit. Consult a tax professional.
My Energy Optimizer Partner+
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Ongoing Credits
Enroll your battery in SMUD's VPP program to earn bill credits when your battery supports the grid during peak demand.

💰 How SMUD Virtual Power Plant Works

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Install Battery
Get SMUD rebate when you install a qualifying battery
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Enroll in VPP
Join My Energy Optimizer Partner+ program
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Earn Credits
Receive bill credits when your battery supports the grid

Example: Tesla Powerwall 3 in Sacramento

Based on SMUD rates and rebates

📊 Your Estimated Costs & Savings

Installed Cost
$13,500
SMUD Battery Rebate
-$3,000
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$4,050
Net Cost After Incentives
$6,450

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Frequently Asked Questions

SGIP Update (2026): All SGIP tiers (General Market, Equity, Equity Resiliency) closed Dec 31, 2025. The income-qualified RSSE tier is still accepting waitlist sign-ups at selfgenca.com, but funding is fully reserved with no guaranteed timeline.

Check Your Exact SMUD Battery Rebate

Use our free CA Battery Incentive Tool to calculate your rebate through SMUD, the federal ITC, and SGIP — based on your income and home.

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