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Home Energy Rebates in San Jose

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

Silicon Valley's largest city, served by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E).

What San Jose 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. Equipment type and size determine exact amount. Pre-approval required.

Solar (SOMAH)

Per-kWh adder

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

Water Heater

$500–$1,000

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

Battery Storage

$1,000–$3,000

When combined with solar installation. Incentive structure varies by program.

Home Energy Assessment

Free

Recommended first step to confirm eligibility.

PG&E Pre-Approval

2–4 weeks

Required before any work starts.

How to claim it

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

San Jose City Energy Programs

San Jose has climate action goals and may offer complementary financing or technical support through city agencies. Contact the City of San Jose sustainability office or local contractors for details on any city-specific incentives.

Other Bay Area cities

San Francisco Oakland Berkeley Fremont

Next steps

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