Verify first · Santa Cruz County
Treat every rebate figure as provisional until you confirm it on the administrator site. For Santa Cruz County (PG&E delivery with Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) generation (when enrolled)), EnergyScout shows status, amounts when we have verified them, official links, and last-verified dates — nothing more.
Amounts appear only when we have verified them. Confirm on the official page before you buy.
3CE (Central Coast)
3CE customer. Closed to new applications as of 3/19/2026. Previously submitted applications remain in queue. Customers installing after closure may be eligible for 3CE Virtual Power Plant launching Fall 2026.
PG&E
For lower-income households only. Currently fully reserved; new applications go on the RSSE waitlist.
Federal
Per the IRS, the 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so homeowner-owned systems installed in 2026 do not qualify. Leased/PPA systems are owned by a business that follows separate tax rules; ask the provider how that affects your price.
Santa Cruz County is core 3CE territory — local battery rebate status must be checked on 3CE’s site. Peak context: PG&E peak roughly 4–9pm. Practical tips: 3CE battery rebate is closed to new applications; watch for VPP or successor program updates on the official site. Previously submitted 3CE applications may remain in queue — confirm with 3CE. PG&E SGIP RSSE is a separate income-qualified track.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-22
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It depends on your utility and any CCA enrollment. Santa Cruz County is core 3CE territory — local battery rebate status must be checked on 3CE’s site. Review the incentive stack on this page, then confirm each program on its official site before you buy.
Check the utility name on your electric bill. You may also see Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) listed as your generation provider. Border ZIPs should use the directory ZIP finder.
No. Funding, income rules, and reservation windows change. EnergyScout lists program names, status, and amounts only when we have verified them, and always links to the official page. Final eligibility is decided by the program administrator.
If you are unsure which county page fits your address, use Find your county by ZIP on the incentives directory. This Santa Cruz County guide covers the local programs; you can continue with your ZIP (sample area ZIP 95060) for a personalized check.
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