Quick quiz: California rebates
A few questions from the programs we track. Tap an answer to see why.
Quick list
Batteries (SDCP): $250 to $500 per kWh, plus $0.10 per kWh for weekday evening discharge. Smart devices (SDCP): $50 per thermostat or heat pump water heater, up to three of each, plus yearly payments. EV charging (SDCP): $50 plus $5 a month. No-cost upgrades: for income-qualified owners and renters in identified communities. SDG&E coupons: $75 thermostat, $500 heat pump water heater replacing electric, but SDG&E says the retail offerings have ended. Heat pump HVAC: no open utility rebate that we found.
If you are in San Diego or Chula Vista
You are an SDCP customer. The battery rebate is for single-family homes with solar, and the battery must charge from the solar panels. The device program is a pilot that pays you for enrolling a thermostat or water heater you already own. Details: San Diego and Chula Vista.
If you are in Escondido
Escondido buys from SDG&E, so the SDCP programs do not apply. Solar permits are streamlined through SolarAPP+. See Escondido.
Federal and state money
The federal 25C and 25D credits ended after December 31, 2025. TECH Clean California and the federal HEEHRA program are fully reserved for single-family homes and take new requests on hold only.
Common questions
What does SDG&E pay for a heat pump?
We found no open SDG&E rebate for one.
Is there a battery incentive in San Diego?
Yes, from San Diego Community Power: $250 to $500 per kWh.
Can I get free upgrades?
Possibly. The Equitable Building Decarbonization program offers no-cost upgrades to income-qualified households in identified communities.
Sources, read October 2, 2026: SDG&E rebates, San Diego Community Power rebates and offers, San Diego Community Power Equitable Building Decarbonization.
