- What Is SGIP and Why Does It Matter in 2025?
- Who Qualifies for SGIP Incentives?
- How Much Can You Save with SGIP?
- What Types of Systems Are Eligible for SGIP?
- How to Apply for California's Self-Generation Incentive Program
- Frequently Asked Questions
- California Incentivizes Residents to Install Clean Energy Systems
California's Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)
- What Is SGIP and Why Does It Matter in 2025?
- Who Qualifies for SGIP Incentives?
- How Much Can You Save with SGIP?
- What Types of Systems Are Eligible for SGIP?
- How to Apply for California's Self-Generation Incentive Program
- Frequently Asked Questions
- California Incentivizes Residents to Install Clean Energy Systems
As far as solar and renewable energy incentive programs go, California’s SGIP is one of the best. If you live or work in California and want to reduce carbon emissions, slow climate change, cut electricity costs, or invest more in clean energy production, this program is worth considering.
But what does the program cover, who qualifies, and what technologies are eligible? Below, you can find answers to these questions and more.
What Is SGIP and Why Does It Matter in 2025?
The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), created by California’s Public Utilities Commission, encourages the use of technologies like wind turbines, solar, and energy storage systems. It provides incentives of between 15% and 100% of the cost to install energy storage or solar plus battery storage, making these upgrades more accessible and affordable while protecting customers from power outages.
It gives residents cash for installing new energy technologies at their homes or businesses. These incentives cover several types of technologies, but home solar systems and battery storage, like the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 Solar Generator (PV400W), are some of the most common applications.
The program aims to reduce electricity demand and greenhouse gases by supporting green distributed energy generation. It’s considered one of the best state solar incentives in the U.S.
In 2025, reducing our carbon footprint and protecting our delicate electricity supply is more critical than ever.
Who Qualifies for SGIP Incentives?
Any PG&E, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, or San Diego Gas & Electric customer can qualify for a General Market SGIP rebate of around $250 per kilowatt-hour. This rebate helps cover approximately 25% of the average system cost.
There are two additional rebate categories with higher incentives: the Equity and Equity Resiliency incentives.
The Equity rebate eligibility criteria are as follows. You must meet at least one of these criteria:
Live in a single-family home.
Live in a single-family home and have already participated in the SASH or DAC-SASH programs.
Live in an apartment considered low-income housing and either in a designated Disadvantaged Community, or 80% of the building residents must have incomes less than or equal to the 60% area median income.
Live in an apartment and your property has participated in the SOMAH program or the MASH program.
The Equity Resiliency program eligibility requires you to meet the following criteria:
Experienced at least two utility Public Safety Power Shut-offs (PSPS) or live in a Tier 2/3 High Fire Threat District (HFTD).
You must also meet at least one of these additional criteria:
Live in a multifamily deed-restricted housing or a single-family home.
Currently enrolled in the utility Medical Baseline Program.
Notified your utility of a serious illness and/or life-threatening medical condition.
Received or reserved other California solar incentives like SASH, DAC-SASH, MASH, or SOMAH.
Your home relies on electric water pump wells.
How Much Can You Save with SGIP?
The total savings depend on which SGIP program and rebate you qualify for.
All residential customers eligible for the General Market rebate can earn $250 per kilowatt-hour of capacity, covering around 25% of the total system cost.
Equity program residents can get a rebate of $850 per kilowatt hour of installed capacity, covering approximately 85% of the total average energy storage system.
Equity Resiliency residents get a rebate of $1,000 per kilowatt hour of capacity, covering nearly 100% of an average energy storage system.
What Types of Systems Are Eligible for SGIP?
The SGIP covers three categories of technologies: energy storage technologies, generation technologies, and paired solar and energy storage technologies.
Energy Storage Technologies: Grid-tied batteries or portable power stations like the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus, plus thermal, mechanical, or electrochemical energy storage systems.
Generation Technologies: Wind turbines, waste heat to power systems, pressure reduction turbines, gas turbines, linear generation (converts linear motion into electricity), microturbines, steamturbines, fuel cells, and biogas (renewable fuel derived from the breakdown of organic matter).
Paired Solar and Energy Generation Technologies: Home batteries paired with photovoltaic systems to provide a continuous supply of renewable energy.
How to Apply for California's Self-Generation Incentive Program
Most residents work with a professional installer to apply for the SGIP rebate, but a local Program Administrator can also assist with the process:
Perform Local Research. First, check out local battery storage installers in your area and find one with the best reviews and a positive reputation.
Reach Out to Local Installers. Contact potential installers to confirm which SGIP category you’re eligible for and what technology will work best for your home.
Complete the Application Process With an Installer. Complete a Reservation Request Form (RRF) for residential applications and include necessary documentation. Then, submit an Incentive Claim Form (ICF) and accompanying documentation, perform a field inspection, and the incentive payment process will begin.
Install the Technology. Install the qualifying technology of choice, including solar panels and a storage element like the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus Solar Generator (PV220W).
Contact Your Local Program Administrator With Questions. If you have questions or concerns after installation, contact a local program expert for help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are EcoFlow Products Eligible for SGIP?
Yes, EcoFlow products that include paired solar and energy storage systems are eligible for coverage through the SGIP. Solar panels alone do not qualify, but EcoFlow energy storage systems may be eligible even without installing solar panels.
Can I Apply for SGIP on My Own?
Most applicants work with a local professional installer to apply for the SGIP and complete all necessary forms and documents. If you’re handling the process on your own, you may also contact a local program administrator to help walk you through it.
How Long Does It Take to Receive the SGIP Rebate?
If you qualify for the Advanced Payment Program, the first 50% rebate may be applied after you submit the reservation request. Otherwise, the incentive payment process will begin after you submit your Incentive Claim Form.
California Incentivizes Residents to Install Clean Energy Systems
California is making it more accessible and affordable for renters, homeowners, and business owners to invest in renewable energy technology and energy storage. This cuts monthly energy costs for the customer, creates a more resilient electricity grid, reduces greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change, and makes the state’s electric ecosystem more reliable. Check your eligibility and consider investing in energy storage systems like the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus Solar Generator (PV220W).