Permanent Battery Storage Rebate

Apply for the Permanent Battery Storage Rebate

Step 1: Submit the Permanent Battery Storage Rebate Reservation Request Form

You will need your PG&E Service Agreement ID, located on page 3 of your bill:

Step 2: Wait for the email

Within 5 business days you will receive confirmation of your eligibility to apply for the program.

 Note: Please do not submit more than one rebate reservation form.

Step 3: Purchase and install an approved battery through a licensed contractor

If you need help locating an installer, the contractors on our list have installed permanent batteries through PG&E’s programs, view our contractor list (XLSX).

Step 4: Once your contractor has connected your battery system to the grid, submit your Permanent Battery Storage Rebate application

Before submitting your application, be sure you have the invoice that includes the date of installation, the contractor’s license number and the make/model of the battery.

Eligible customers may participate in both the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) General Market (GM) Budget* and the Permanent Battery Storage Rebate Program.

Benefits:

• Maximize incentives. Customers may receive up to $7,600 in rebates:
  • $5,000 from the Permanent Battery Storage.
  • Approximately $1,500 - $2,600 from SGIP GM.

Self-Generation Incentive Program Requirements:

The General Market Budget Step 7 available funds require:

• Customer must be in a Tier 2 or 3 High Fire-Threat District or have experienced 2 or more Public Safety Power Shutoff events.
• Must be on an SGIP approved Time of Use Rate plan.
• Must follow all current requirements as outlined in the SGIP Handbook.

*Customers who have participated in the SGIP Equity Resiliency budget are not eligible to participate in the Permanent Battery Storage Rebate.

In addition, customers may be able to leverage the Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Visit Federal Solar Tax Credit Resources | Department of Energy to learn more.