What PG&E offers in 2026
We read PG&E's pages on October 2, 2026. Each card names the fact with the date and a source link. PG&E also lists a pre-owned EV rebate of up to $4,000 and a $300 generator and battery rebate on its rebates page, which we did not verify in detail.
Residential EV charging rebate
Standard option for PG&E-approved charging equipment. Rebate Plus, for households under 80% of area median or on a qualifying assistance program, pays up to $2,000 for a charger or up to $5,000 for a panel upgrade plus charger.
Energy Savings Assistance
Free upgrades such as heat pump water heaters, furnaces, lighting and refrigerators for income-qualified households. Income limits run from $39,900 for one person up to $82,500 for four, valid through May 31, 2027.
Building electrification resources
Low or no-cost electrification in targeted neighbourhoods through Empower My Home and Powerful Neighborhoods, by invitation or address, plus free HomeIntel energy tools.
BayREN EASE Home
For single-family homes built before 2010 with income at or under 120% of area median, for PG&E customers across nine Bay Area counties.
Who PG&E serves, and community choice
PG&E delivers power across much of Northern and Central California. Many cities buy their electricity from a community choice provider such as CleanPowerSF, San Jose Clean Energy or Ava, but PG&E still delivers it. The EV rebate covers CCA customers too. Other rebates depend on your supplier, so check which company supplies the power on your bill.
What PG&E does not pay
We did not find a PG&E cash rebate for a heat pump, a heat pump water heater, insulation or a battery on the pages we read. PG&E's electrification page points to neighbourhood programs and free tools instead. If a quote claims a PG&E heat pump rebate, ask for the program page. For nearby cash incentives, look at your city or community choice provider, and see our pages for Fresno and Bakersfield.
The EV rebate in practice
PG&E's EV rebate is one per household, first come first served, and you must apply within a set period after buying the equipment. You need a battery or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle registered in California. The standard option covers up to half the price of PG&E-approved equipment. The Rebate Plus option is for lower-income households and can reach $2,000 for a charger or $5,000 for a panel and charger together.
Free upgrades for income-qualified homes
Energy Savings Assistance is available to renters and homeowners in a house, mobile home or apartment at least five years old, if household income is at or below the limit or the household is in a qualifying program. It can include a heat pump water heater, which makes it the closest thing to a PG&E heat pump water heater rebate. State and federal money adds little in 2026. TECH Clean California lists its single-family funds as reserved, the federal home electrification rebates are on hold, and the federal 25C and 25D credits ended after December 31, 2025.
How to claim PG&E help
- Confirm your power is delivered by PG&E.
- Check your income against the Energy Savings Assistance table first.
- For an EV charger, buy PG&E-approved equipment and apply within the allowed period.
- Look at your community choice provider and city for other incentives.
- Ask any contractor who quotes a PG&E rebate for the program page.
Our pages for PG&E customers
- Fresno: PG&E territory.
- Fresno EV chargers: the PG&E EV rebate.
- Bakersfield: PG&E and Kern weatherization.
- Oakland: PG&E delivery, Ava supply.
- Berkeley: PG&E delivery, Ava supply.
- Fremont: PG&E delivery, Ava supply.
Guides
Common questions
Does PG&E pay a heat pump rebate?
We did not find one on the pages we read. Check your community choice provider and city for local incentives.
How much is the PG&E EV rebate?
Up to 50% of the price of approved equipment, or up to $2,000 for a charger under Rebate Plus for lower-income households.
Who qualifies for Energy Savings Assistance?
Renters and homeowners in homes at least five years old with income at or under the limit, or in a qualifying program.
Are community choice customers eligible for the EV rebate?
Yes. PG&E lists CCA customers as eligible.
Is free weatherization available in the Bay Area?
BayREN EASE Home pays 80% of weatherization costs for qualifying PG&E customers.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 2, 2026: PG&E residential EV charging rebate, PG&E Energy Savings Assistance, PG&E building electrification, TECH Clean California incentives. All rebate programs →