• Incentives and Rebates

    Make your solar + storage system even more affordable.

  • Local Incentives & Rebates

    Local governments, PG&E, and local CCAs may have additional rebates or incentives for clean energy and electrification. Below are the current solar + battery programs we are aware of. Visit their websites or contact them directly to find out more about your options.

    San Jose Clean Energy:

    EcoHome Rebate

    San Jose Clean Energy's EcoHome Rebate is an incentive program for battery storage, if paired with solar (new or existing). The amounts are $125/kWh ($3,250 max) for market-rate and $400/kWh ($10,400 max) for Environmental Justice Communities.

    Applicants claiming a Battery Storage EcoHome Rebate must enroll 80% of their battery’s capacity in Peak Rewards for Smart Homes upon receiving notice from SJCE. The Applicant will receive payment for automatic battery adjustments through the Peak Rewards for Smart Homes program.

    Silicon Valley Power:

    Income-Qualified Solar Grant

    Silicon Valley Power’s Income-Qualified Solar Grant program provides qualified homeowners with a free solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The program provides a grant of $3.75 per watt, up to 3 kilowatts DC to cover the costs of the system. Silicon Valley Power provides a consultation to all applicants.

    Grant recipients will be selected on a first come, first served basis. To qualify, the recipient must be a homeowner, current Financial Rate Assistance Program (FRAP) customer, and have participated in FRAP for more than one year.

    Ava Community Energy:

    Ava SmartHome Battery

    Ava's SmartHome Battery is an incentive program for new or existing battery systems. The program connects your battery to Ava Community Energy’s virtual power plant (VPP) and taps into it during times when the grid is strained.

    The rebate amount depends on the size of the battery and the capacity you choose to share with Ava’s VPP: 40%, 60%, or 80%. Market-rate customers receive $90/kWh for the portion of battery you choose to share and income-qualified customers receive $500/kWh for the portion of battery you choose to share.

  • Who is GRID Alternatives?

    The nation’s largest nonprofit installer of clean energy technologies, GRID develops and implements renewable energy projects that serve economic and environmental justice communities. GRID creates and installs solar projects that serve low-income households and communities, and is enabling these communities to access a variety of clean mobility and battery storage incentive programs. Through their unique, people-first model, they are putting money back into families’ pockets, reducing the energy cost burden for housing providers, and jumpstarting clean energy careers. They partner with affordable housing organizations, job training groups, government agencies, municipalities, utilities, tribes and local communities to make clean energy a win for everyone.

    What is the Energy For All program?

    GRID works with low-income homeowners to install no-cost rooftop solar panels and help lower household electricity costs. Each installation is also an opportunity for community members and job trainees to get hands-on experience with solar power. In California, GRID Alternatives is a statewide program administrator for the Single-Family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) program, the Disadvantaged Communities - Single-family Solar Homes (DAC-SASH) program, and the solar portion of the Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP).

    Does GRID only work with single-family housing?

    No, GRID does not just provide services for single-family housing! They also provide cost-competitive turnkey solar development and installation services for multifamily affordable housing.

  • The SGIP Rebate may be able to offset the cost of your Home Battery Storage system.

    What is the SGIP Rebate?

    The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) helps Californians purchase battery storage to extend their home’s electrical power for several hours during power outages. Incentives can cover up to 100% of the purchase costs for customers who have home medical equipment, live in an outage-prone area, or are income-qualified.

    Who is eligible for SGIP?

    Anyone can apply for the SGIP Rebates. However, most funds are allocated towards Californians who are low-income, live in outage-prone regions, and/or need electricity for home medical equipment.

    How do I apply for the SGIP Rebate?

    Visit the CPUC website to learn about participating SGIP. You can submit a reservation request for an SGIP incentive online here. All SunShares Selected Installers can offer guidance on SGIP applications and will help you though the process of applying for and receiving your rebate.

     Can SGIP be combined with the SunShares discount?

    Absolutely! SGIP can be combined with the SunShares discount, which means you can save even more on making the switch to solar + storage!

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