⚠ Program Status — March 2026

SGIP Battery Rebates Are Closed

All ratepayer-funded SGIP budgets — General Market, Equity, and Equity Resiliency — closed December 31, 2025. No new applications. No waitlist. No reopening date. PG&E's own website states: "This rebate is closed."

This page explains what happened, who may still qualify, and the $0-down battery options available right now — no SGIP required.

SGIP Battery Rebate —
Closed for Most.
Here's What Works Now.

All ratepayer-funded SGIP budgets closed December 31, 2025. One income-qualified pathway remains on waitlist. Below is the honest breakdown — and three paths forward depending on your situation.

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General Market · Equity Resiliency
Closed — ratepayer funding ended Dec 31, 2025. No waitlist.
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RSSE Budget (Income-Qualified)
Waitlist only — fully reserved, no confirmed timeline.
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Battery — No Rebate Required
Available now — $0-down lease, no SGIP needed.
⭐ Income-Qualified · Still Open
RSSE Waitlist — Check Eligibility
On CARE/FERA, Medical Baseline, or in a Tier 2/3 fire zone? The RSSE AB 209 budget is accepting waitlist applications. Up to $1,100/kWh for storage — could cover most or all of system cost. No confirmed timeline.
Check RSSE Eligibility →
📬 All Homeowners
Notify Me If SGIP Reopens
Not income-qualified but still want SGIP if it comes back? We monitor funding status across PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E territories and contact you the moment new budgets open.
⚡ Available Now
Battery Today — No SGIP Required
Don't wait on a program with no reopening date. A $0-down LightReach battery lease installs your Powerwall now — no rebate needed, no waitlist, monitoring and maintenance included.
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🔒No credit check for eligibility review
⚡60 seconds to check RSSE eligibility
📍PG&E · SCE · SDG&E · SMUD territories
📜SGIP paperwork handled end-to-end
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* SGIP status verified at selfgenca.com, March 2026. All ratepayer-funded budgets closed Dec 31, 2025. RSSE AB 209 accepting waitlist applications only — funded as existing reservations cancel. No confirmed reopening date. Always verify current status at selfgenca.com before applying.
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Program Background

What Is SGIP — And What Happened to It?

The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) was California's main battery storage rebate — administered by PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E, funded by ratepayer collections authorized by the CPUC. When active, it paid homeowners per kilowatt-hour of battery capacity installed, with higher amounts for low-income, wildfire-zone, and medical baseline households. That funding period ended December 31, 2025.

Current Status by Budget — March 2026

Budget Status What It Means

General Market

PG&E, SCE, SDG&E residential

Closed

Ratepayer collections ended Dec 31, 2025. No new applications accepted.

Equity Resiliency

Wildfire zones, PSPS-affected areas

Closed

Waitlists also closed Dec 30, 2025. No pathway to apply — program ended permanently.

Equity (CARE / FERA)

Income-qualified, low-income households

Closed

No new ratepayer applications. Funding period ended with General Market.

RSSE (AB 209)

State-funded, income-qualified only (<80% AMI)

Waitlist

$280M state fund, fully reserved. New applications go to waitlist — no confirmed timeline.

PG&E's official SGIP page states directly: "This rebate is closed." If you were counting on SGIP to reduce your battery costs, you now have two options — wait with no timeline, or use what's working right now.

No SGIP Required

What's Available Right Now

The financial case for a home battery in California still works in 2026 — SGIP was never the only path. Here's what your neighbors are actually using.

Best for most homeowners

Prepaid Solar + Battery Lease

30% savings built in — no tax credit, no rebate, no waitlist required.

  • 30% federal commercial tax credit passed directly to you at sale
  • No personal tax liability needed
  • You own the system outright after 5 years
  • Available statewide — PG&E, SMUD, SCE, Pioneer, SDG&E
  • Finance through Credit Human or Wheelhouse, or pay cash
See If I Qualify →
$0 down option

Solar + Battery PPA

Nothing upfront. Provider installs, owns, and maintains the system.

  • $0 upfront — no loan, no purchase
  • Rate locked below your current utility price
  • LightReach includes battery storage in the same agreement
  • Critical for PG&E & SCE customers under NEM 3.0
  • Available through LightReach, GoodLeap, and EnFin
See PPA Options →
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Sacramento / SMUD Customers

Up to $5,400 per Powerwall — Active Right Now

SMUD's My Energy Optimizer rebate is completely separate from SGIP and currently active. SMUD customers have access to the best battery incentive stack in California. Verify current amounts at smud.org before making decisions.

See SMUD Rebate Details →

Low-Income Programs

Think You May Qualify for Income-Based Programs?

The RSSE budget (AB 209) is the only SGIP pathway still technically open — for income-qualified households earning under 80% of area median income. It's currently fully reserved with an active waitlist and no confirmed reopening date.

You may want to submit a waitlist application if you qualify under any of the following:

  • Currently enrolled in CARE or FERA with your utility
  • Household income at or below 80% of area median income
  • Located in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 High Fire-Threat District
  • Experienced 2+ Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)
  • Rely on electric-powered medical equipment

Important: Don't hold your installation timeline waiting for RSSE. The prepaid lease and PPA options above are available now — no income qualification, no waitlist. If RSSE reopens in your territory, we'll let you know.

Notify Me If SGIP Reopens

Leave your info and we'll reach out the moment funding opens in your territory — no obligation.

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We'll contact you the moment SGIP funding reopens in your territory. In the meantime, the $0-down options above are available right now — no waitlist required.

Common Questions

SGIP FAQ — Honest Answers

No — for most California homeowners, SGIP is closed. All ratepayer-funded budgets — General Market, Equity, and Equity Resiliency — closed December 31, 2025. The only remaining pathway is the RSSE AB 209 budget for income-qualified households earning under 80% of area median income. That budget is fully reserved and accepting waitlist applications only, with no confirmed reopening date. PG&E's own SGIP page states plainly: "This rebate is closed."
There is no confirmed new funding authorization for ratepayer-funded General Market budgets. The CPUC closed both the application deadline and the waitlist on December 30, 2025. Returned funds from cancelled reservations can still fund existing waitlisted applications, but no new general market waitlist exists to join. If new legislation authorizes additional funding, we'll notify customers on our list — add yourself here.
The most effective replacement for most homeowners is the prepaid solar + battery lease. A third-party company owns the system and claims the 30% federal commercial tax credit — still available to businesses through 2027 — and passes that 30% discount directly to you at the point of sale. No personal tax liability required. You own the system after 5 years. For Sacramento SMUD customers, the SMUD My Energy Optimizer rebate of up to $5,400 per Powerwall is active and separate from SGIP entirely. For homeowners who want $0 upfront, LightReach, GoodLeap, and EnFin PPAs are available statewide.
Yes — and for most homeowners the available options today are simpler than SGIP ever was. LightReach offers a $0-down battery-only lease and a solar + battery PPA with no SGIP dependency. The prepaid lease includes battery storage with the 30% discount built in. Neither option requires a rebate application, a waitlist, or income qualification. See LightReach battery lease options or get a free estimate to see what makes sense for your home.
The Residential Solar and Storage Equity (RSSE) budget is a $280M state-funded SGIP pathway created under AB 209 for income-qualified households. It offers up to $1,100/kWh for battery storage and $3,100/kW for paired solar — enough to cover most or all of system costs for qualifying homes. You may qualify if your household income is at or below 80% of the area median income, you're enrolled in CARE or FERA, you live in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 High Fire-Threat District, or you rely on electric-powered medical equipment. The budget is currently fully reserved — new applications go to a waitlist with no confirmed timeline. Join our notification list and we'll alert you if funding opens in your territory.
Not for individual homeowners who own their system. The residential 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025. However, the commercial ITC remains available through 2027 for third-party owned systems. This is exactly how the prepaid lease works — the leasing company claims the credit at the corporate level and passes the full 30% savings to you as a price reduction at the point of sale. You receive the benefit without needing any personal tax liability.
Yes — the financial case for battery storage in California is stronger in 2026 than it was when SGIP was active for most homeowners. Under NEM 3.0, PG&E and SCE customers earn far less for exporting solar to the grid — battery storage is now essential to maximize savings by using your own solar power during peak-rate hours instead of drawing from the grid. Combined with the prepaid lease 30% discount, SMUD rebates for Sacramento customers, and $0-down LightReach options, the payback math works without any rebate required. Get a free estimate to see real numbers for your home.

Free — No Obligation

See What's Available for Your Home

Every home qualifies differently. Utility, bill size, roof condition, and location all affect which options make the most sense. We'll run the numbers for your specific situation — no credit pull, no pressure, response within 1 hour.

  • SGIP eligibility check if you qualify under RSSE
  • Prepaid lease savings estimate with 30% discount applied
  • $0-down PPA comparison across LightReach, GoodLeap, EnFin
  • SMUD battery rebate calculation for Sacramento customers
  • Side-by-side numbers — no jargon, no guesswork
Get My Free Estimate →
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$0 Down · Available Now

LightReach Battery Lease

Solar + battery or battery-only. No SGIP, no waitlist, no credit check.

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$0 Down · All Territories

California Solar PPA Options

LightReach, GoodLeap, and EnFin — rate locked below your utility price.

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Sacramento · SMUD Customers

Up to $5,400 Powerwall Rebate

Active right now — completely separate from SGIP. Verify at smud.org.

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Program availability, rebate amounts, and incentive status current as of March 2026. SGIP status subject to change — verify at selfgenca.com. SMUD rebate amounts subject to change — verify at smud.org. Solar With Watts serves PG&E, SMUD, SCE, Pioneer Community Energy, and SDG&E territories in Northern and Central California.