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Home Energy Rebates in San Francisco

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

California's iconic city, served by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E).

What San Francisco 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. Amount depends on equipment specs. Pre-approval required.

Solar (SOMAH)

Per-kWh adder

California's Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing. Single-family eligibility varies by program year.

Water Heater

$500–$1,000

Heat pump water heater rebate from PG&E. Requires ENERGY STAR certification.

Battery Storage

$1,000–$3,000

When paired with solar. Incentive structure varies by program year and available funding.

Home Energy Assessment

Free

Recommended first step to confirm eligibility and equipment needs.

PG&E Pre-Approval

2–4 weeks

Required timeline before work starts. Apply on PG&E's website with home and equipment details.

How to claim it

  1. Get pre-approval from PG&E (required before any work)
  2. Request quotes from PG&E-approved contractors
  3. Work is installed by approved contractor
  4. Contractor or you file rebate paperwork with PG&E
  5. Rebate is applied as bill credit or mailed within 4–8 weeks
Get an exact number: Fill out our free assessment tool to see your San Francisco-specific rebate estimate. Run your free assessment →

What changed February 1, 2026?

The federal IRA Home Energy Efficient Tax Credit (section 25C) ended for single-family homes. This was a $3,200 federal tax credit. But PG&E utility-level rebates continue. If you haven't installed yet, focus on PG&E rebates.

Other Bay Area cities

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Next steps

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