Both cities are in California, so these PowerScores are on the same regional scale — a direct, apples-to-apples comparison.
| Category | Folsom | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Heat Pump | 88.8 | 66.2 |
| 🧊 Insulation | 88.8 | 28.8 |
| ☀️ Solar | 88.8 | 28.8 |
| 🔋 Battery Storage | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🚿 Water Heater | 88.8 | 66.2 |
| 🌡️ Smart Thermostat | 68.8 | 88.8 |
| 🚗 EV Charger | 64.8 | 88.8 |
| 🪵 Windows & Doors | 28.8 | 28.8 |
| Overall PowerScore | 75.8 | 60.7 |
Folsom has the higher overall PowerScore at 75.8/100, compared to Long Beach's 60.7/100. PowerScore is a 0-100 average of 8 rebate categories built from real published rebate amounts, program status, and how many programs stack.
Folsom scores higher on solar, 88.8 vs 28.8 out of 100. Folsom's strongest category overall is heat pump at 88.8, while Long Beach's strongest is battery at 88.8.
Yes — Folsom and Long Beach are both in California, so their PowerScores are calculated on the same regional scale (each city's dollar value is normalized against the strongest program found anywhere in California), making this an apples-to-apples comparison.