California SGIP Battery Rebate
Up to $1,100/kWh toward a home battery.
California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) puts over $1 billion of CPUC funding toward home battery storage — rebates that can cover a large share of a Tesla Powerwall or other top-tier battery. Bear Solar designs your system, checks which tier you qualify for and how much funding is left, and files the SGIP paperwork for you.
Three rebate tiers — we find your best one.
Residential Solar & Storage Equity
- Battery: $1.10/Wh · Solar: $3.10/W (up to ~$15,500 for a 5 kW system)
- Panel & wiring upgrade allowance up to $3,500
- Incentive is typically applied to your project cost under your agreement — keeping upfront cost low
Who qualifies: Income-qualified — automatic if you’re enrolled in CARE, FERA, or ESA, or within the program income limits for your household size.
Good to know: 10-year demand-response enrollment; solar-plus-battery or battery-only; load justification if solar exceeds 5 kW or storage exceeds 15 kWh; income verification. The rebate reduces the basis of any federal credit and can’t be combined with other rebate programs.
Equity Resiliency
- Battery incentive up to $1,000/kWh for outage-vulnerable households
- Built for households most at risk during outages
Who qualifies: Income-qualified (CARE/FERA) AND in a Tier 2/3 high-fire-risk zone OR having experienced 2+ PSPS shutoff events — plus one of: utility Medical Baseline, an electric well pump on a low income, or a Life-Support flag on your account.
Good to know: Funding is limited and, in 2026, many resiliency budgets are closed or waitlisted. We check live availability for your utility before you commit to anything.
General Market (Small Residential)
- Open to most homeowners adding storage
- Rate declines by “step” as each budget fills
Who qualifies: Broad — the general-market tier is available to most residential customers in PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, and SoCalGas territories.
Good to know: The rate depends on the current program step and remaining funding, so we confirm the live number for your area before you decide.
Fire-zone eligibility
Check your address in seconds.
Enter your address and we’ll check the official CPUC fire-threat map. A high fire-threat district address satisfies one requirement of the Equity Resiliency rebate — income and resiliency criteria also apply. A Bear Solar SGIP Specialist will follow up either way.
How it works
We handle the paperwork.
Free design & eligibility check
We size your battery (and solar, if you want it) and figure out which SGIP tier you qualify for — and how much funding is left for it.
We file the SGIP application
Our team prepares and submits the SGIP application to reserve your incentive funding before installation, including the income or resiliency documentation your tier requires.
Reservation confirmed, then install
Once your incentive reservation is confirmed, we install your Tesla Powerwall or another top-tier battery and manage permits and utility interconnection.
Inspection & incentive payment
After inspection, the incentive is claimed and paid per program rules — on the equity tiers it is typically applied toward your project cost under your agreement, keeping out-of-pocket low.
Bonus
Put your battery to work for the grid.
After install, some compatible systems can enroll in a Virtual Power Plant through an eligible utility or aggregator. Enrolled batteries share stored energy during peak events and may earn program payments or bill credits — terms, events, export permissions, and availability vary by program, and you stay backed up at home.
SGIP, answered.
How much can I actually get?+
It depends on your tier and battery size. The income-qualified Residential Solar & Storage Equity tier has an incentive rate of $1.10/Wh (roughly $14,850 toward a Powerwall); the general-market tier is lower and steps down over time. We tell you your real number before you commit.
Is SGIP funding still available?+
SGIP is funded in “steps,” and some budgets — especially Equity Resiliency — are limited or waitlisted in 2026. We check live availability for your utility and tier so you know what’s realistic.
Do I have to have solar?+
No — battery-only projects qualify for SGIP. Adding solar can unlock additional incentives on the equity tier.
Can I stack SGIP with the federal tax credit?+
SGIP reduces the basis of any federal credit, and the rules change. Note that the federal residential clean-energy credit (IRC §25D) expired for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. Bear Solar doesn’t give tax advice — we’ll show you the numbers and you confirm eligibility with your tax advisor.
Does Bear Solar handle the application?+
Yes — we prepare and file the SGIP paperwork for you and manage the reservation, inspection, and utility steps.
See what SGIP can cover for you.
Get a free system design and a real, tier-specific rebate estimate — plus a live check on funding availability. No pressure, no gimmicks, no middleman.
Check my rebate eligibilityVerify the program yourself:SGIP program metrics (live funding)SGIP handbook & resourcesCPUC SGIP overviewCPUC fire-threat map
SGIP rebate amounts, tiers, and eligibility are set by the CPUC and change over time as program “steps” are used and budgets fill — some budgets may be closed or waitlisted. Amounts shown are current 2026 program rates and illustrative “up to” figures, not a guarantee of the rebate you will receive; your actual incentive depends on your tier, battery size, utility, income or resiliency status, and remaining funding. Verify current rates and availability at selfgenca.com and with your utility. Bear Solar does not provide tax advice; the federal residential clean-energy credit (IRC §25D) expired for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025 — consult a qualified tax advisor. Tesla and Powerwall are trademarks of Tesla, Inc.; Bear Solar Inc. is an authorized, approved Tesla Powerwall installer.