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Self-Generation Incentive Program

Statewide rebate program for energy storage systems · Administered by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Program Quick Facts
AdministratorCalifornia Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
AuthorityAB 970 (2000); SB 700 (2018) reauthorization
FundingRatepayer surcharge on PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, SoCalGas bills
Current authorization$1B+ through the 2024 program cycle, plus a $280M residential solar-and-storage equity budget
Eligible technologyEnergy storage (residential and commercial batteries), with priority for solar-paired systems
ApplicationThrough a CPUC-approved program administrator (PG&E, SCE, SoCalREN, CSE, or the Self-Generation Incentive Program portal)

What the program does

SGIP provides upfront rebates for installing qualifying behind-the-meter energy storage systems on residential and commercial properties. The program’s objective is to reduce peak grid demand, improve grid resilience during outages, and support integration of distributed renewable generation.

Eligibility (general)

SGIP eligibility is determined by the CPUC and the program administrators. General criteria include:

  • The customer must be a retail electric customer of PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, or SoCalGas.
  • The installed system must meet CPUC-approved technology and performance standards.
  • Higher rebate tiers are available for installations in High Fire Threat Districts, households on Medical Baseline, customers experiencing two or more Public Safety Power Shutoffs, and income-qualified households.

How the funding flows

SGIP is funded through a non-bypassable surcharge collected on every retail electric and gas bill from PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, and SoCalGas customers. The funds are deposited with the CPUC, allocated to each utility’s program administrator, and disbursed as rebates to customers (or, more commonly, to their installer who passes the rebate through as a price reduction).

Verification.SGIP’s budget, eligibility tables, and current rebate tier amounts are published on the official CPUC and program administrator websites. Always verify current rebate amounts against the published Handbook before relying on a quoted figure.

Where to verify and enroll

Source: California Public Utilities Commission, Self-Generation Incentive Program Handbook (current revision). Statutory authority: Public Utilities Code §379.6; AB 970 (Stats. 2000, ch. 329); SB 700 (Stats. 2018, ch. 367). Information on this page is summarized from publicly available CPUC documents. For binding eligibility determinations, consult the CPUC or your utility’s SGIP program administrator directly.