A home battery stores power for outages and for the hours when electricity costs most. Whether someone helps pay for one depends almost entirely on where you live. This page lists the battery programs we have checked on an official page, what each pays, and the rule that trips people up. 7 are open today, and we score 68 cities with an open battery rebate or incentive.
Battery programs open now
Amounts are the most each program pays and, in Canada, are in Canadian dollars. Many pay less, or pay only if you join a program or add solar.
| Region | Program | Pays | Status | Main rule | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | SMUD partner battery enrollment Source | Up to $6,000 | Open | $300 per kWh, up to $6,000, for projects submitted on or after September 23, 2026. | 2026-10-02 |
| Colorado | Xcel Energy Renewable Battery Connect Source | Up to $5,000 | Open | $250 per kW, up to $5,000. | 2026-09-29 |
| New Jersey | PSE&G GridSmart Battery Source | Up to $5,000 | Open | Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase 10C or Enphase 5P only. | 2026-10-06 |
| British Columbia | BC Hydro battery rebate Source | Up to $5,000 CAD | Open | $500 per kWh, up to half the cost. | 2026-10-03 |
| Ontario | Home Renovation Savings: battery Source | Up to $5,000 CAD | Open | $300 per kWh, up to $5,000 and 50% of cost. | 2026-10-03 |
| Washington | PSE Flex Batteries Source | Up to $1,000 plus $500 a year | Open | Enrollment incentive depends on battery size and taking part in Flex events. | 2026-10-06 |
| Massachusetts | ConnectedSolutions battery program Source | About $1,375 a year | Open | MassCEC's example for a 5 kW battery. | 2026-10-03 |
| California | Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Source | Varies by tier | Check first | Income-qualified, medical baseline or high fire-threat households. | 2026-09-26 |
Three kinds of battery help
A rebate toward the purchase. BC Hydro, Ontario's Home Renovation Savings, SMUD in California and Xcel in Colorado pay a set amount per kWh or kW, up to a cap. Ontario's pays only with a new solar system in the same project. BC Hydro's pays more when you join Peak Saver.
Payments for letting the utility use your battery. Mass Save's ConnectedSolutions in Massachusetts and the Puget Sound Energy flex program in Washington pay you for sharing the battery during peak events. They reward the battery's use, so they are not a rebate on the price.
Income-qualified programs. California's SGIP is aimed at income-qualified, medical baseline and high fire-threat households, and the program page says much of it is on hold, so check its status first.
Rules that catch people out
- The brand can decide it. BC Hydro's rebate is not for Tesla batteries. New Jersey's PSE&G program lists only certain Tesla and Enphase models. Check the program's list before you buy. See our guide on whether a Tesla Powerwall is eligible for the BC Hydro rebate.
- Order matters. Several programs need approval or enrollment before or soon after install. BC Hydro's higher amount needs Peak Saver within 14 days of installation.
- Solar may be required. Ontario pays for a battery only with new solar.
- Caps and leases. Amounts are capped, often at half the cost, and leases are often excluded.
Where the biggest battery rebates are
Using US dollars so Canada and the US compare, the biggest open battery rebate today is $10,000, in Riverside. Next:
- Sacramento, California: $6,000
- Atlantic City, New Jersey: $5,000
- Aurora, Colorado: $5,000
- Boulder, Colorado: $5,000
- Colorado Springs, Colorado: $5,000
- Denver, Colorado: $5,000
- Fort Collins, Colorado: $5,000
- Jersey City, New Jersey: $5,000
The full ranking by upgrade is on the national leaderboard.
Where to go next
- Home battery guides: specs and rebates by product
- Pick your place: British Columbia · Ontario · Colorado · Massachusetts · New Jersey · New York · Pennsylvania · Vermont · Washington · California
- Rebate calculator for your province or state
Common questions
Is there a rebate for a home battery?
In some places, yes. BC Hydro, Ontario, SMUD in California and Xcel in Colorado pay toward the purchase, while Massachusetts and Washington pay you for sharing the battery with the utility. The table above lists each with its rules.
Does a Tesla Powerwall qualify?
It depends on the program. BC Hydro's rebate is not for Tesla batteries. Xcel in Colorado lists the Tesla Powerwall. New Jersey's PSE&G program lists certain Tesla and Enphase models. Check the program's own list before you buy.
Do I need solar to get a battery rebate?
Ontario's program pays for a battery only with new solar. Other programs, such as BC Hydro's, pay for a battery on its own, with a different amount depending on whether you join Peak Saver.
Is a battery worth it without a rebate?
That depends on your outages and your electricity rates. A rebate or a utility payment shortens the payback, but we do not give a payback figure without your own numbers.
What is the difference between a rebate and a utility payment?
A rebate lowers what you pay up front. A program like ConnectedSolutions pays you over time for letting the utility use your battery at peak hours.
By Sam Menard. Each program's source link and the date we last checked it are in the table. Biggest-rebate figures come from PowerScore, generated 2026-10-21.