What San Francisco homeowners can claim
PG&E funds residential energy rebates across northern California. All amounts below are in US dollars.
Heat Pump
Standard PG&E rebate for air-source heat pumps. Amount depends on equipment specs. Pre-approval required.
Solar (SOMAH)
California's Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing. Single-family eligibility varies by program year.
Water Heater
Heat pump water heater rebate from PG&E. Requires ENERGY STAR certification.
Battery Storage
When paired with solar. Incentive structure varies by program year and available funding.
Home Energy Assessment
Recommended first step to confirm eligibility and equipment needs.
PG&E Pre-Approval
Required timeline before work starts. Apply on PG&E's website with home and equipment details.
How to claim it
- Get pre-approval from PG&E (required before any work)
- Request quotes from PG&E-approved contractors
- Work is installed by approved contractor
- Contractor or you file rebate paperwork with PG&E
- Rebate is applied as bill credit or mailed within 4–8 weeks
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
Oakland San Jose Berkeley Fremont
Next steps
View all Bay Area programs →, read our PG&E pre-approval guide →, or contact us for questions →