The rebate is $300 per qualified customer. If you participate in PG&E's CARE or FERA programs, you may receive an additional $200.

Resources available for download:

• Qualified Product List (XLSX)
• Backup power fact sheet: What you need to know (PDF)
• Terms & Conditions (PDF)

 Note: We are not responsible for providing backup power during power outages. We will provide as much support as possible for energy solutions.

To qualify, you must satisfy the following:

• Have an active residential or business PG&E account
• Located in Tier 2 or 3 High Fire-Threat Districts (HFTD)

     OR

• Serviced by an Enhanced Power Safety Settings (EPSS) circuit

 Note:

• Rebates are limited to one per household. Applications must be submitted within 12 months from the purchase date or by December 31, 2025, whichever date is sooner.
• Customer must provide proof of purchase and proof of delivery. The application cannot be submitted until the product has been delivered and received.

To qualify, the product must meet the following requirements:

Portable Generators

• Must be found on our qualified product list (XLSX)
• Must be California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant

 Note: If the portable generator is not on our approved list, follow these steps to check if it would qualify:

1. Go to the website for the company that made the generator.
2. Type the model number into the website search. (The model number can usually be found on the generator or in the product manual.)
3. Review the product specifications.
4. If the specifications show "CARB compliant - Yes", then email GeneratorBatteryRebateProgram@pge.com to ensure the product qualifies.

Portable Batteries

• Cannot be greater than 1kWh (1,000Wh)
• Cannot be less than 290Wh

 Note: 1 kWh is the maximum capacity limit. If the product is 1,024Wh, 1057Wh, or 2,000Wh, these are over the limit and would not qualify. You may find examples of qualified portable batteries on our qualified product list (XLSX).

If the portable battery is not on our approved list, follow these steps to check if it would qualify:

1. Go to the website for the company that made the battery.
2. Type the model number into the website search. (The model number can usually be found on the battery or in the product manual.)
3. Review the product specifications.
4. If the specifications show the capacity is not less than 290Wh and not greater than 1,000Wh, then email GeneratorBatteryRebateProgram@pge.com to ensure the product qualifies.

AND

• Generator or Portable Battery cannot fall under any of the following exclusions:
  • Resale, rebuilt, refurbished, open-box, rented, or leased for less than five years
  • Batteries received from warranty or insurance claims, exchanged, or won as a prize
  • Those with new parts installed in existing battery or discounted by PG&E at the point of sale
  • USB power stations, USB power banks, power inverters, non-integrated batteries, car batteries, and commercial power stations

Once you have purchased and received your qualified product, select the button below.

The generator you purchased may be compatible with PG&E's Backup Power Transfer Meter Program (BPTM) for an almost seamless transition to switch power from the grid to your generator in the event of an outage.

Please visit the Backup Power Transfer Meter (BPTM) webpage to view eligibility and product requirements.

 Note: Be aware that not all generators found on the Generator and Battery Rebate Program are compatible with the Backup Power Transfer Meter Program and not all generators found on the Backup Power Transfer Meter webpage are eligible for the Generator and Battery Rebate Program.

 Note: We do not make any endorsements or recommendations. Please contact retailers directly for additional information.

Financing and financial incentives

PG&E also provides financial assistance for batteries and backup generators. Our support includes:

• A low-interest loan for a portable battery for assistive technology
• Loans for up to $250,000 for small and medium businesses
• Funding for up to $5 million for large businesses
• The Self-Generation Incentive Program
• Financing for emerging technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions