The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)
The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) offers rebates for installing energy storage systems in California. Eligibility criteria and rebate amounts vary depending on the category applied for. Here’s an overview of the main eligibility criteria for each category:
Eligibility Criteria and Rebate Categories
- Small Residential:
- Must be a residential customer of PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, or SoCalGas.
- Install 10 kWh or less of battery storage.
- Rebate: $150 per kWh.
- Large-Scale Residential:
- Must be a residential customer of PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, or SoCalGas.
- Install more than 10 kWh of battery storage.
- Rebate: $250 per kWh.
- Residential Equity:
- Targeted at low-income households or those in disadvantaged communities.
- Annual household income must not exceed 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
- Rebate: $850 per kWh, potentially covering up to 85% of the system cost.
- Residential Equity Resiliency:
- Designed for areas at high risk of power outages (e.g., Tier 2 or 3 High Fire Threat Districts), communities that have experienced two or more Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), or households with medical vulnerabilities.
- Must meet one of the specific criteria:
- Located in a high fire threat area.
- Experienced PSPS or rely on an electric well pump with income eligibility.
- Use life-support equipment.
- Rebate: $1,000 per kWh, potentially covering the full cost of the storage system.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Location: Systems must be installed within California and connected to the utility grid, specifically within the service area of participating utilities like PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E.
- Project Standards: Systems must meet technical standards, contribute to greenhouse gas reduction, and have a warranty ensuring long-term performance.
- Application Process: Applicants must submit project plans and technical specifications for approval.
To claim a rebate, applicants should work with an experienced installer who can navigate the application process.
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