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Home Energy Rebates in Oakland

Complete guide to PG&E rebates for Oakland homeowners in 2026 — heat pumps, solar, water heaters, and how pre-approval works.

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

What Oakland homeowners can claim

PG&E funds residential energy rebates across northern California. All amounts below are in US dollars.

Heat Pump

$3,000–$4,500

Standard PG&E rebate for air-source heat pumps. Pre-approval required before work.

Solar (SOMAH)

Per-kWh adder

California's Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing program for eligible single-family homes.

Water Heater

$500–$1,000

Heat pump water heater rebate. Requires ENERGY STAR certification and pre-approval.

Battery Storage

$1,000–$3,000

When paired with solar. Incentive structure varies by program year.

Home Energy Assessment

Free

First step to determine eligibility for all programs.

PG&E Pre-Approval

2–4 weeks

Required before work starts. Apply on PG&E's website.

How to claim it

  1. Get PG&E pre-approval (required before work begins)
  2. Choose a PG&E-approved contractor
  3. Work is installed
  4. Contractor or you files paperwork with PG&E
  5. Rebate applied as bill credit or check within 4–8 weeks
Get an exact number: Fill out our free assessment tool to see your Oakland-specific rebate estimate. Run your free assessment →

Oakland City Programs

Oakland has its own energy efficiency goals. Some local contractors may offer additional financing or support, though most rebates come from PG&E. Check with your city or a local contractor for any city-specific programs.

Other Bay Area cities

San Francisco San Jose Berkeley Fremont

Next steps

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