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San Jose Battery Incentives
Two rebate tiers based on your eligibility
SJCE EcoHome — Standard
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$1,688 – $3,250
1 Powerwall (13.5 kWh): $1,688. 2 Powerwalls (26 kWh max): $3,250. Must have solar and enroll 80% of battery in Peak Rewards.
SJCE EcoHome — EJ Community
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$5,400 – $10,400
1 Powerwall (13.5 kWh): $5,400. 2 Powerwalls (26 kWh max): $10,400. For EJ community residents or CARE/FERA enrollees. 3x higher rebate!
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.
💜 Environmental Justice Community Rates
If you live in a designated EJ community or are enrolled in CARE/FERA, you qualify for the highest rebate tier.
Standard Rate
$125/kWh (max $3,250)
EJ Community Rate
$400/kWh (max $10,400)
Extra Savings
$7,150 more
EJ communities include parts of East San Jose, Alum Rock, and other designated areas. CARE/FERA enrollment also qualifies you.
PG&E Time-of-Use Rates
Your battery avoids expensive peak pricing (4-9pm daily)
Rate Period
Summer (Jun-Sep)
Winter (Oct-May)
Peak (4pm-9pm)
~38¢/kWh
~34¢/kWh
Off-Peak
~28¢/kWh
~28¢/kWh
SJCE customers pay slightly less than bundled PG&E rates. A battery stores cheap daytime solar and uses it during expensive peak hours.
⚡ Peak Rewards Enrollment Required
To receive the EcoHome battery rebate, you must enroll 80% of your battery capacity in SJCE's Peak Rewards for Smart Homes program. This allows SJCE to automatically adjust your battery during grid emergencies — and you receive compensation for participating.
Example: Tesla Powerwall 3 in San Jose
Standard rate customer (non-EJ community)
📊 Standard Customer
Installed Cost
$13,500
SJCE Rebate (13.5 kWh × $125)
-$1,688
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$4,050
Net Cost
$7,762
💜 EJ Community / CARE Customer
Installed Cost
$13,500
SJCE Rebate (13.5 kWh × $400)
-$5,400
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$4,050
Net Cost
$4,050
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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 PG&E Battery Rebate
Use our free CA Battery Incentive Tool to calculate your rebate through PG&E, the federal ITC, and SGIP — based on your income and home.