3CE: Residential Battery Rebate Program
Rebate Overview
Overview
The 3CE Residential Battery Rebate Program offers homeowners a chance to save up to $7,800 on a home battery system. Savings depend on your battery size and existing electrical metering rate plan. This rebate is provided by Central Coast Community Energy.
Benefits
Installing a home battery system allows you to store energy during the day and use it during peak hours, reducing electricity costs. It also provides backup power during outages, keeping your home running smoothly. Additionally, using a battery system helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a cleaner environment.
More Information
- To qualify, your battery system must have a capacity between 5 kWh and 26 kWh.
- The battery must be programmed to discharge at least 50% of its capacity daily during peak hours (4 PM to 9 PM PT).
- Applications for systems operating between January 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025, must be submitted by September 30, 2025.
- Applications for systems operating between August 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026, must be submitted by September 30, 2026.
- The battery system must be permanently installed at your home; portable batteries are not eligible.
- The battery type must be on the California Self-Generation Incentive Program’s Verified Equipment List or the California Energy Commission’s Solar Equipment List.
- You must enroll in load-shift tracking with Texture and agree to allow 3CE to track your battery's load shifting.
- Applicants must list all other rebates applied to their battery purchase and installation.
Details
- Expiration date: September 30, 2026
- Incentive type: Rebate
- Amount: $ 1,500
- Maximum Amount: $ 7,800
- Provider: Central Coast Community Energy
- Link: More details
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