Plain-language guides to the home batteries installers quote most, with specs from each maker and rebates checked monthly.
| Battery | Storage per unit | Power per unit | Solar inverter | BC Hydro rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Powerwall 3 | 13.5 kWh | 11.5 kW | Built in (up to 20 kW solar) | Not eligible |
| Enphase IQ Battery 5P | 5 kWh | 3.84 kW | No (AC coupled, works with any solar) | Check the list |
| Eguana Evolve | 14 kWh | 5 kW | No (AC coupled, works with your solar inverter) | Check the list |
| FranklinWH aPower 2 | 15 kWh | 10 kW | No (AC coupled, works with any solar) | Check the list |
| Where | Program | Amount | Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | BC Hydro battery rebate | $500 per kWh, up to $1,500; up to $5,000 if you join Peak Saver | Max 50% of cost. Battery must be on BC Hydro's qualified list. Battery-only installs need Peak Saver. |
| Ontario | Home Renovation Savings | $300 per kWh, up to $5,000 | Max 50% of cost. You can't also sign a net-metering agreement with your utility. |
| Massachusetts | ConnectedSolutions | About $1,375 a year for a 5 kW battery | Paid for letting your utility use the battery during summer peak events. Mass Save's 0% HEAT Loan (up to $25,000) can cover a battery enrolled in ConnectedSolutions. |
| California | SMUD My Energy Optimizer Partner+ | $300 per kWh, up to $6,000 | SMUD customers on the Solar and Storage Rate; enroll within 90 days of permission to operate. |
| California | SGIP (Self-Generation Incentive Program) | Depends on your tier | Mainly for income-qualified homes, medical baseline customers and high fire-threat areas. |
| California | Pasadena Water and Power pilot | Up to $550 per kWh | PWP residential customers; limited funds. |
There's no battery rebate on file for Nova Scotia, and the US federal 30% credit for batteries you own ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025.
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