PG&E / MCE - Updated April 2026
Contra Costa battery incentives
Contra Costa households can check MCE battery credits and PG&E/SGIP options.
Quick read
Local utility
PG&E / MCE
Verify by address and ZIP
Sample ZIP
94520
Use the calculator for a personalized match
Income programs
Check eligibility
Some programs depend on household income or AMI
Installer timing
Apply first
Many rebates require reservation before install
Why this area needs a local check
Contra Costa 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 and incentive stack
Actual pricing depends on equipment, electrical work, installer pricing, financing, and official program approval.
Timing and rate notes
- Battery value depends on TOU peak rates.
- Solar export rules can affect payback.
- Outage risk and backup needs may matter as much as ROI.
ZIP-based local match
Incentives that may apply in Contra Costa County
This county view should show the local stack first: utility, CCA, state, federal, status, difficulty, and income qualification. The calculator should narrow this further by exact ZIP, bill/utility, and household qualification.
MCE Battery Credit
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Applies when
MCE customer in Marin, Napa, Contra Costa, or Solano county.
Value / status
$20/month ongoing bill credit
Income qualification
No strict income screen listed, but income can still affect financing, adders, and installer offers.
SGIP RSSE (PG&E)
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Applies when
For lower-income households only. Currently fully reserved; new applications go on the RSSE waitlist.
Value / status
Up to $14,850 (income-qualified)
Income qualification
Income, CARE/FERA, environmental-justice, or RSSE rules may determine whether the home qualifies or reaches higher tiers.
Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit
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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.
Value / status
30% of installed cost (leased systems only)
Income qualification
No direct household income test, but 2026 homeowner value generally flows through lease/PPA structures.
County pages are intentionally broader than a calculator report. A specific address can add or remove programs based on ZIP boundary, CCA enrollment, utility bill details, income status, and current funding.
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.
Deeper 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?
Programs often follow utility, CCA, city, or county boundaries that do not map cleanly to a broad county page.
Does income affect eligibility?
Sometimes. SGIP RSSE and some local tiers depend on income or area-median-income rules.
Can EnergyScout connect me with installers?
Yes, but installer contact should stay opt-in after the user understands likely incentive eligibility.