California rebates
Short answer: California: LADWP: up to $1,000 for a charger, plus $250 for a TOU meter (+$500 for low-income customers). PG&E: up to 50% of equipment cost; income-qualified customers up to $2,000 ($5,000 if a panel upgrade is needed). SDG&E home charger rebate: none found (not available). PG&E: Up to 50% of equipment cost; income-qualified up to $2,000 ($5,000 if a panel upgrade is needed). SMUD: Charge@Home: up to $850 toward charging equipment and installation (income-eligible Clean Cars 4 All: up to $2,000 toward charging equipment). Southern California Edison: Charge Ready Home: up to $1,000 for an EV outlet, or up to $4,200 for a panel upgrade plus outlet. Federal 30C, 25D and 25C credits have ended.
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EV charger and panel rebates (utility)
| Cities | Rebate | Status | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | LADWP: up to $1,000 for a charger, plus $250 for a TOU meter (+$500 for low-income customers). Source: LADWP Residential EV Charger Rebate Program. | verified (official page) | collected Oct 24–25, 2026 (date not recorded) |
| San Jose | PG&E: up to 50% of equipment cost; income-qualified customers up to $2,000 ($5,000 if a panel upgrade is needed). Source: PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate. | verified (official page) | collected Oct 24–25, 2026 (date not recorded) |
| San Diego | SDG&E home charger rebate: none found (not available). Source: SDG&E – Install an EV charger. | verified (official page) | collected Oct 24–25, 2026 (date not recorded) |
| San Francisco Oakland Fresno | PG&E: Up to 50% of equipment cost; income-qualified up to $2,000 ($5,000 if a panel upgrade is needed). Source: PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate. | verified (official page) | collected Oct 24–25, 2026 (date not recorded) |
| Sacramento | SMUD: Charge@Home: up to $850 toward charging equipment and installation (income-eligible Clean Cars 4 All: up to $2,000 toward charging equipment). Source: SMUD – Residential EV charging. | verified (official page) | collected Oct 24–25, 2026 (date not recorded) |
| Irvine Long Beach | Southern California Edison: Charge Ready Home: up to $1,000 for an EV outlet, or up to $4,200 for a panel upgrade plus outlet. Source: SCE Charge Ready Home – eligibility. | verified (official page) | collected Oct 24–25, 2026 (date not recorded) |
| Anaheim | Check CPUC – Self-Generation Incentive Program (batteries) | unverified | collected Oct 24–25, 2026 (date not recorded) |
LADWP: amount, cap and deadline
- Amount:Up to $1,000 for residential account holders, plus $500 for Lifeline or EZ-SAVE customers (up to $1,500).
- Cap and conditions:Additional $250 for a dedicated EV meter. Used EV Rebate up to $4,000 (separate program).
- Deadline:No deadline stated on the page.
SMUD: amount, cap and deadline
- Amount:Charge@Home: up to $850.
- Cap and conditions:Up to $200 for circuit-sharing or energy-management devices. SMUD-reported install costs: median EV circuit $1,100 (min $238, max $6,382); charger plus circuit $1,746 (min $800, max $5,320). Clean Cars 4 All: up to $2,000 toward charging.
- Deadline:No deadline stated on the page.
Southern California Edison: amount, cap and deadline
- Amount:Charge Ready Home: up to $4,200 for a panel upgrade plus EV outlet (panel under 200 A), or up to $1,000 for an outlet only (panel 200 A or more).
- Cap and conditions:Household income under 80% of area median income, or a home in a disadvantaged community (top 25% under SB 535). No EV required.
- Deadline:Apply up to 6 months after the work is complete.
By utility territory: Anaheim Public Utilities · LADWP · PG&E · SDG&E · SMUD · Southern California Edison
Heat pumps and panels (state Home Energy Rebates)
Check CPUC – Self-Generation Incentive Program (batteries) and the DOE Home Energy Rebates page (last checked 2026-10-25). No amount verified.
Solar and batteries
- Batteries: The CPUC has authorized $280 million for the Residential Solar and Storage Equity budget in SGIP (program budget, not a per-home amount). Source: CPUC – Self-Generation Incentive Program (batteries) (accessed 2026-10-25).
See also: what changed in federal credits · find your plan.
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Is there an EV charger rebate in California?
LADWP: up to $1,000 for a charger, plus $250 for a TOU meter (+$500 for low-income customers). PG&E: up to 50% of equipment cost; income-qualified customers up to $2,000 ($5,000 if a panel upgrade is needed). SDG&E home charger rebate: none found (not available). PG&E: Up to 50% of equipment cost; income-qualified up to $2,000 ($5,000 if a panel upgrade is needed). SMUD: Charge@Home: up to $850 toward charging equipment and installation (income-eligible Clean Cars 4 All: up to $2,000 toward charging equipment). Southern California Edison: Charge Ready Home: up to $1,000 for an EV outlet, or up to $4,200 for a panel upgrade plus outlet. Unverified: check CPUC – Self-Generation Incentive Program (batteries) (https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/demand-side-management/self-generation-incentive-program).
Are there heat pump rebates in California?
Not verified. Check CPUC – Self-Generation Incentive Program (batteries) (https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/demand-side-management/self-generation-incentive-program).
Can I still get the federal solar tax credit?
No, not for installs completed after December 31, 2025 (IRS FS-2025-05).