3CE: Residential Battery Rebate Program
Rebate Overview
Overview
The 3CE Residential Battery Rebate Program offers rebates to residential customers for purchasing and installing eligible home battery systems. This program helps you manage energy consumption and lower costs by storing electricity during the day for use during peak hours. Rebates are calculated based on your battery size and existing electrical metering rate plan, with potential savings up to $7,800.
Benefits
Installing a home battery system allows you to take control of your energy usage and rely more on clean, renewable power. It helps you use less grid power when prices are higher and keeps your home powered during outages. Additionally, using battery storage reduces greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a healthier environment.
More Information
- Program participants must program their battery to discharge at least 50% of its capacity daily during peak hours (4 PM to 9 PM PT). Exceptions to discharge requirements will be reviewed based on individual customer needs.
- The battery system must be installed in the eligible installation window. Applications for systems given permission to operate between January 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025, must be submitted by September 30, 2025. Applications for systems given permission to operate between August 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026, must be submitted by September 30, 2026.
- The battery system must be permanently installed at the site address; portable batteries are not currently eligible.
- The battery system must have a capacity between 5 kWh to 26 kWh. Battery installations that exceed 26 kWh may participate but will not receive a rebate beyond the maximum.
- The battery type must be on the California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)’s Verified Equipment List or the California Energy Commission (CEC)’s Solar Equipment List.
- As part of the application process, the account holder must enroll in load-shift tracking with Texture and agree to allow 3CE to track battery load shifting.
- Applicants must list all other rebates applied to their battery purchase and installation.
- Multifamily units will be evaluated on a per-unit basis. Applicants must have an individual meter; master electric meters are not currently eligible for this battery program.
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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