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How do I get highly-discounted solar & battery for (almost) free?

This may sound too good to be true - but it isn't! QuitCarbon has helped many homeowners get up to 95% discounts on solar and battery systems and upgrades

  • Can I really get a solar + battery system for nearly free?
    • Yes! Through California's SGIP Residential Solar & Storage Equity Program, qualifying homeowners can receive a solar + battery system at a massive discount, typically around 95% off (e.g. a $25,000 solar+battery system might cost you only $1,250 - which you'll save on your utility bills in less than a year!). 
    • QuitCarbon works only with certified SGIP and top-rated solar + battery installers. After QuitCarbon pre-qualifies you, then makes a referral to the best contractor for your project, our partner contractor will double check your qualifications, then make a proposal to get you solar and/or battery (or an expansion of your existing solar system). The proposal will include pricing details, including the full value of the system, the SGIP-funded discount, and your tiny out-of-pocket cost. 
    • QuitCarbon's partner contractors cover almost all of the upfront costs of your system and then obtain reimbursement from the State of California. This means you won't make monthly payments - just one very small payment when you get your system. You simply save on your electricity bill - and the more you upgrade your home's appliances to electric (like converting your gas furnace to a heat pump - which QuitCarbon helps with :) the more you save on your bills!
    • The SGIP Equity program is first-come, first-serve, and we expect funds to go quickly. 
  • Do I qualify?
    • Maybe - let's find out! Answer a quick question or two (If you get sent here by a QuitCarbon email, you may have already done so).
    • Request a solar/battery contractor referral.
    • QuitCarbon and our vetted contractor partner will let you know if you likely qualify, and what your options are. There is no cost, no commitment, no obligation.
    • If you already have a battery, you do not qualify for the current version of the SGIP program (we hope this changes someday, so you may still want to request a referral, and we'll hold it until the SGIP program starts accepting folks with existing batteries). 
    • Even if you don't qualify for this program, QuitCarbon will keep looking for future savings opportunities for all your home's clean energy upgrades - and will notify you when we find them. 
  • What is the SGIP Equity program? 
    • The SGIP Equity rebate is a program funded by the federal government (through the Inflation Reduction Act) and administered by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). With nearly $300 million in funding, the SGIP Equity rebate provides solar + battery systems to eligible homeowners at nearly no cost.
    • There are 2 reasons why California is offering this rebate:
      • Good for the grid: As demand for electricity continues to rise, using renewable resources like solar + battery storage improves grid reliability – a big problem for the state.
      • Good for the planet: When demand for electricity outstrips supply, cities sometimes turn to natural gas "peaker" plants to meet demand. By installing a solar + battery system, your home can provide a better alternative. During peak demand, utilities can draw power from your battery system (along with thousands of others) to stabilize the grid and reduce the need to bring polluting gas peaker plants online. If you're approved for an SGIP Equity rebate, your system will be enrolled in a demand response program.
  • Is this a rebate?
    • No. Rebates require that you pay for something, then request reimbursement.
    • This SGIP program, via QuitCarbon, is a huge up-front discount. Qualified customers pay nearly nothing now.
  • How much can I save, compared to paying full price for solar+battery?
    • For a typical California home, a complete solar + battery system requires around eighteen 400W solar panels and 1 to 2 home batteries. This system will offset ~100% of a home’s electricity usage and could cost ~$45,000. With the SGIP program and QuitCarbon's help, you'll pay nearly nothing. 
    • Once installed, this typical solar+battery system will generate thousands of dollars per year in bill savings.