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SELF-GENERATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
(SGIP) OFFERS BATTERY STORAGE REBATES
FOR YOUR HOME
Incentives are now available
to cover most or all upfront
costs, helping you save
money and allowing you
to keep essential devices
(such as medical equipment,
refrigeration, air conditioning,
lighting, electric well pumps)
powered during Public Safety
Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
HOME ENERGY STORAGE POWER GRID
We have made a commitment to providing clean energy
solutions in low-income or Disadvantaged Communities
(DACs) and increasing customer resiliency in high
fire-prone areas. To support this goal, SGIP has been
modernized with enhanced incentives for low-income
customers and resiliency related to wildfires.
Having a plan in place for an extended power outage
can help you avoid a service interruption. You can use
excess energy generated during the day to power your
essential medical appliances and other appliances during an outage with a backup storage battery system.
Who is eligible for Equity Resiliency incentives?
To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:
You have experienced two or more utility Public Safety
Power Shut-offs (PSPS) OR live in a Tier 2 or 3 High Fire Threat District (HFTD).
AND one of the following additional criteria:
• You live in multifamily deed-restricted housing or a
single-family home subject to resale restrictions.
• You are currently enrolled in a utility Medical
Baseline Program: https://www.sce.com/
residential/assistance/medical-baseline?from=/
CustomerService/rates/residential/medical -
baseline-allocation.htm .
• You have notified your utility of serious illness and/or life-threatening condition.
• You have received or reserved other solar-related
incentives (including SASH, DAC-SASH, MASH, or
SOMAH programs).
• Your home relies on electric pump wells for water, and you meet the low-income qualifications.
To determine Equity Resiliency Program eligibility you
will need to verify that you have been impacted by
Public Safety Power Shutoffs, or that you are in a Tier 2 or 3 HFTD by checking the CPUC Fire Map at https://
ia.cpuc.ca.gov/firemap/ . Eligibility is confirmed during the Program Administrator’s application review.
You may be eligible for incentives.
To determine eligibility and qualifying incentive
levels, visit sce.com/sgip and check out the SGIP
Equity and Equity Resiliency Eligibility Matrix at
https://www.selfgenca.com/documents/handbook/
res_matrix.
Easier shopping online at the SCE Storage
Marketplace.
The SCE Storage Marketplace is an easy-to-use, one-stop shopping service that allows our customers to compare
the prices of battery storage systems and financing
options, online and over the phone. Customers receive
the benefit of having multiple vendors bid for their
business — saving as much as 30% on installation.
To obtain a quote, visit the SCE Storage Marketplace at marketplace.sce.com/battery/ or contact an energy
storage provider directly.
To learn more and get started.
For a list of approved SGIP Developers, visit the
statewide SGIP landing page at: selfgenca.com > Forms
and Documents > SGIP Developer Eligibility Applications > Approved SGIP Developer List.
For general information on battery storage and SCE’s
SGIP program eligibility, visit sce.com/sgip.
For additional information, please submit questions to
[email protected] .
BATTERY STORAGE FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
Is battery storage right for me?
Battery storage can provide you with additional control over powering your home, allowing you to keep essential devices (such as medical equipment, refrigeration, air
conditioning, electric heating, lighting, electric well pumps) powered during outages. Due to SCE’s need to
mitigate wildfire risk through PSPS events, customers
may experience outages more frequently. SCE is here to
provide information on whether battery storage is right for you and help you understand the steps to get started.
Does my home battery work during a power outage?
Yes, if properly connected to the grid and programmed to do so, your battery will continue to work during a power outage and supply power to your home. Some storage
providers provide communication tools that will alert your battery system to remain at full charge when a power
outage is imminent due to a storm or a power shutoff
event. This is to help you stay powered for as long as
possible. Please work with your storage provider to see if this programming is an option.
Do I need a rooftop solar system and how does
battery technology work?
No. You do not need a rooftop solar system to be eligible for SGIP incentives. You can store power in a battery
storage system from either the grid when electricity prices are lower, to be used at a later time, or from your home rooftop solar system. If an outage is imminent due to a weather or shutoff event, some storage providers are able to send a signal to your battery to fully charge ahead of time, so that you will have the maximum amount of backup power possible during the outage.
You can use the energy stored by your battery to power
your home when the price of electricity from the grid is more expensive, at night when your solar system isn’t
producing (if you have solar), or during an outage when you need backup power.
How long can a battery provide power?
The length of time a battery storage system can provide backup power depends on the size of your battery and the amount of electricity you need. The length of time that it can provide power depends on the type of technology
resources being used, such as storage and solar and the demand from the customer. In general, a battery storage system for a residential home with 13.5 kWh amount of
capacity can provide service for 12-15 hours.
Under favorable solar conditions with limited home
electricity use, pairing solar with a battery storage system can help your devices stay powered for multiple days.
What are the potential benefits of battery storage?
Batteries can supply backup power for your essential
electric needs during power outages and help you
manage your electricity usage to save money. If you have solar, a battery enables you to use more of the power
produced by your solar system at home rather than
exporting that power to SCE’s grid.
• Have backup power: Due to the growing risk of
wildfires in California, and the need to shut power off for safety during periods of high fire risk, outages have the potential to last several days. Batteries can provide critical backup power for your essential devices and
appliances, such as medical equipment, refrigeration,
air conditioning, electric heating, lighting, and electric well pumps.
• Potentially reduce your energy costs: If you are on a Time-Of-Use rate or Electric Vehicle home charging
rate, your battery can charge when electricity is
cheaper and discharge electricity for use in your
home when electricity from SCE’s grid is more
expensive. Explore rates that could be beneficial for
battery storage customers. Explore Time-Of-Use
and EV charging rates at that could
be beneficial for battery storage customers. When
paired with your home solar photovoltaic (PV) system,
a battery can help you get the most bill savings under
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Your battery storage provider will:
• Help you choose the right system size for your home
and install your system safely to serve your needs.
• Program the battery to provide electricity during times that best fit your needs (outage and/or saving you
money).
• Describe how the battery works and address any
questions, including how it will work with your medical equipment.
• Install your battery according to the rules of your local city or county or the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and keeps you informed on the installation status
throughout the process.
• Answer questions post installation, including if any
battery performance issues arise.
SCE will:
• Review the application (submitted by the storage
provider) to connect your storage system to the
SCE grid.
• Perform reviews to ensure grid safety and/or complete system upgrades (if necessary).
• Give approval when it is safe to turn on your battery system.
• Provide SGIP funds to either you or your battery
storage provider, following application approval.
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Rebates & Incentives Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Self-Generation Incentive
Program (SGIP)
Get up to 100 percent in incentives for installing battery storage or solar plus battery storage
Overview
The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) is a California financial rebate program. The program helps residential and non-residential customers have power during planned and unplanned power outages.
What the program covers
This rebate may cover 15 percent to 100 percent of the installation. Installation includes battery storage, or solar and battery storage for residential customers only. Funding will vary by budget for specific program eligibility.
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Eligibility: Demand Response Program enrollment
All eligible residential customers must participate in a Demand Response program. Demand Response programs provide incentives for customers reduce or shifts their energy usage at times of high demand. Learn more about PG&E's demand response programs: Automated Response Technology (available for Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) and Net Energy Metering (NEM) customers) and SmartRate.
Net Energy Metering (NEM) solar customers
Note: To participate in the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), you may be required to switch to the Solar Billing Plan program, which could increase your solar bill due to lower California energy credits.
Self-Generation Incentive Program for
Income-Qualified Customers
Get up to 100% in incentives
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Residential Solar and Storage Equity Rebate
for income-qualified customers
This rebate is closed. To submit a waitlist application, please contact your contractor. We'll notify customers on the waitlist when this rebate program has more funds.
Eligible customers may receive up to 100 percent in incentives, combined with Federal tax credits. The incentive can help pay for installing battery storage, or solar and battery storage.
Get more rebate details from this brochure (PDF).
Residents must meet the following requirements:
Residential customers who live in a PG&E service area including Publicly- owned Utilities (e.g., Sacramento Municipal Utility District) and Community Choice Aggregator customers.
Residential customers who meet 80 percent or lower of the area median income. Check the HUD calculator to see if you qualify.
Residential customers with verified income who participate in one of the following programs:
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)
Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA)
Energy Saving Assistance (ESA)
Renters are eligible for this program. Renters must obtain approval from their landlord before installation.
The financial incentives that pay for your battery do not count as income. It will not affect your eligibility for MediCAL/Medicare benefits.
The application information is used only to validate eligibility. The information will not impact your immigration status.
Determining eligibility requires income verification.
This rebate is for all PG&E residential customers. It covers about 15 percent of the cost of installing a battery storage system. Solar customers must be on the Solar Billing Plan to qualify for this rebate.
Additional eligibility categories
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General Market Rebate for residential customers
An approved Self-Generation Incentive Program contractor will submit the rebate application on your behalf.
Eligible customers may apply for a rebate. The rebate may cover 80 percent to 100 percent of the cost of installing a battery storage system. Eligible residential customers must:
Live in Tier 2 or Tier 3 High Fire-Threat Districts (HFTD) or Have experienced more than two Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) or Have experienced five or more Enhanced Powerline Safety Setting (EPPS) outages since 2023 and
Meet one of the following:
Be on the Medical Baseline Program
Meet income eligibility standards
Rely on an electric well pump for water
Have incentives reserved in the income-qualified solar programs (SASH or DAC-SASH) or
Be enrolled in the Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program Eligible customers may participate in the Self-Generation Incentive Program in one of two ways:
Lease a Battery Storage or Battery Plus Solar Solution
This option is for customers who want to avoid paying for upfront installation costs.
With this option, the contractor:
Owns the equipment
Is responsible for all maintenance and repairs, if needed May charge a monthly fee
Equity Resiliency Rebate for residential customers
Getting started
Buy a battery storage or battery storage plus solar system
Customers may own their system and receive the rewards from ownership such as home improvement value.
Owning is the best option for eligible customers who:
Are eligible to claim the 30 percent tax credit on their tax returns, and Have funds to pay for the battery solution and wait to be reimbursed from the incentive program and tax credits.
Next steps
You
Find a contractor with certification. for this rebate program. First, visit How to Find a Contractor to get tips before hiring a contractor. If you need help finding contractors in your area, visit www.EnergySage.com.
Sign agreement with the contractor.
Lease
Pay a monthly fee to the contractor after the system is installed Buy
Pay the contractor after the system is installed and turned on Receive the incentive and 30 percent tax credit on IRS taxes after the system installation is complete.
Maintain the system
Non-residential customers
Eligibility: Demand Response Program enrollment
All eligible non-residential customers must participate in one of these Demand Response programs: Capacity Bidding Program and Peak Day Pricing.
Contractor
Submits the Self-Generation Incentive Program application and reserve funds
Applies for work permits from the local government agency Installs and turns on the system
Lease
Receives incentive funds and a 30 percent tax credit to cover the system installation costs
Owns and maintains the system
Buy
Receives payment for the system installation from the customer
Potential savings
Potential savings on your electric bills will vary. Savings depend on the solution that is chosen by you and your contractor. Plus, eligible customers will save up to 100 percent on the installation costs.
All non-residential PG&E customers are eligible for a general market rebate.
Customers may receive up to 25 percent funding for installing a battery storage system.
This rebate program may cover the cost of the battery if the business is:
Located in Tier 2 or Tier 3 High Fire-Threat Districts (HFTD) or Serves customers who had their electricity shut off during two or more Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) prior to the date of the application and
Provides critical facilities or infrastructure to:
One or more communities in a Tier 3 or Tier 2 HFTD and
A community with customers whose electricity was shut off during two or more discrete PSPS events. These events must be prior to the date of application for SGIP incentives or
A community whose electricity was shut off during one discrete PSPS event and one de-energization or power outage from an actual wildfire that occurred on or after Jan. 1, 2017, and
At least one of those communities is eligible for the Equity Budget.
Examples of critical facilities include:
Police stations
Fire stations
Emergency response providers and tribal government providers Emergency operations centers
911 call centers
Medical facilities, including:
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General Market Rebate for non-residential customers
Equity Resiliency Rebate for non-residential customers More solar resources
Hospitals
Skilled nursing facilities
Nursing homes
Blood banks
Healthcare facilities
Dialysis centers
Hospice facilities, etc.
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contractor.
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budget categories for these
incentives.
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Criteria Pathways for Eligibility SCE’s Additional
Guidance
1 Income verification
Requires documentation showing the Host Customer’s household income is ≤80% of the Area Median Income, based on the latest federal tax return; OR Income Limits | HUD
USER
2 Income verified through participation in the SASH, DAC-SASH, CARE, FERA, or ESA programs.
Criteria Pathways for Eligibility SCE’s Additional
Guidance
Project site is located in a Tier 3 or Tier 2 High Fire Threat District (HFTD); OR CPUC High Fire
Threat District
(HFTD)
Customers whose electricity was shut off during two or more discrete Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events prior to date of application for SGIP incentives;
OR
Customers whose electricity was shut off during one discrete PSPS event and one de-energization or power outage from an actual wildfire that occurred on or after January 1, 2017
Use this tool to check
PSPS events.
PSPS Tool
Income verification
Household income is ≤80% of the Area Median Income; OR
Eligible for Medical Baseline; or has notified their utility of a serious illness or condition that could become life-threatening if electricity is disconnected; OR Household relies on electric-pump wells for water supplies and also meets the following criteria:
· Income verified
· The project site is a primary residence
· The residence is not provided water by a municipal or privately-owned utility.
SGIP Eligibility Criteria
A complete list of customer types and their corresponding budget eligibility pathways can be found in the SGIP Handbook in https://www.selfgenca.com/
Small-Residential Energy Storage Budget
Residential energy storage projects not eligible for the Equity or Equity Resiliency budget categories are eligible for the Small Residential Storage budget.
2 To receive an SGIP incentive, funded by ratepayers, the Host Customer must be an SCE customer. Customers applying for the Residential Solar and Storage Equity Budget (RSSE) must be a California residential customer, which include customers receiving service from a Publicly-Owned Utility (POU).
Residential Solar and Storage Equity Budget (RSSE)
Single-family low-income residential customers applying for the Equity Budget funding must comply with Criteria 1 or Criteria 2:
Equity Resiliency Budget - Storage
Residential customers applying for the Equity Resiliency Budget funding must comply with a specified pathway under both Criteria 1 and Criteria 2:
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