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Home Energy Rebates in Berkeley

Complete guide to PG&E and Berkeley city rebates for homeowners in 2026 — heat pumps, solar, water heaters, and sustainability programs.

East Bay university town, served by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E).

What Berkeley homeowners can claim

PG&E funds residential energy rebates, with some local Berkeley supplements. All amounts below are in US dollars.

Heat Pump

$3,000–$4,500

Standard PG&E rebate. Pre-approval required before work.

Solar (SOMAH)

Per-kWh adder

California's Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing program.

Water Heater

$500–$1,000

Heat pump water heater rebate from PG&E.

Battery Storage

$1,000–$3,000

When paired with solar installation.

Home Energy Assessment

Free

First step to confirm eligibility.

PG&E Pre-Approval

2–4 weeks

Required before work begins.

How to claim it

  1. Get PG&E pre-approval
  2. Choose a PG&E-approved contractor
  3. Work is completed
  4. Submit rebate paperwork to PG&E
  5. Rebate applied within 4–8 weeks
Get an exact number: Fill out our free assessment tool to see your Berkeley-specific rebate estimate. Run your free assessment →

Berkeley Sustainability Programs

Berkeley has ambitious climate goals. The city supports energy efficiency through various initiatives. Contact Berkeley's Sustainability or Energy Office for details on any local financing, rebate supplements, or technical assistance programs.

Other Bay Area cities

San Francisco Oakland San Jose Fremont

Next steps

View all Bay Area programs →, read our PG&E pre-approval guide →, or contact us for questions →