Time Is Running Out to Get Free Solar Panels & Battery Storage in California
Thinking about installing solar panels in Sonoma County? You may qualify for the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), which can cover up to 100% of your solar battery or solar panel and battery storage installation costs.
Taylor Energy can help you claim these rebates, but you have to act quickly. The SGIP rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will run out soon.
Keep reading to learn more about how the SGIP rebates work, who qualifies, and how much you could save.
Why You Need to Move Fast
SGIP rebates won’t be available forever. Here’s why you shouldn’t wait:
Rebates are limited - This is a popular program, and rebates are going fast.
Rebates decrease over time - SGIP uses a step-down system. The sooner you apply, the more you can save.
What Is SGIP & How Does It Work?
The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) is a state-funded program that provides incentives for distributed energy sources like home solar panels and battery systems.
It offers several incentives, including Residential Solar and Storage Equity (RSSE) Incentives. The RSSE incentives help income-qualified homeowners pay for residential solar panels and battery storage systems that lower their electric bills and provide emergency backup power during a grid outage. Eligible homeowners can claim incentives for solar panels with battery storage or just battery storage.
How Much Can You Save?
The SGIP program will pay a rebate worth $3.10/W for solar panels and $1.10/Wh for battery storage.
That’s enough to cover 50-90% of the cost of a rooftop solar panel installation for most houses and 100% of the cost of a solar battery. Most participants receive around $20,000 to $45,000 in incentives!
Who Qualifies for the SGIP RSSE Incentives?
The RSSE incentives are available to all income-qualified, residential electric and/or gas customers of major utilities in California. If your household income is below 80% of the area median income, you may qualify for incentives to cover most or all of your solar panel and/or battery installation costs.
Not sure if you qualify? Reach out to Taylor Energy today. We can walk you through the eligibility requirements and help you apply.
Is SGIP Worth It?
If you qualify for SGIP rebates, they are absolutely worth taking advantage of. This rebate program is a rare chance to install solar panels with battery backup for little to no cost. It’s a major home upgrade that will give you:
Protection from power outages
Big savings on your electric bills
Peace of mind during wildfires and blackouts
How to Claim SGIP Rebates in 2025
Solar incentive programs can be confusing, but Taylor Energy makes it easy. We have over 16 years of experience installing solar panels in Santa Rosa and throughout all of Sonoma County, and we know the local rebate programs well. Our team will submit your application, reserve your rebate, and make sure you receive every dollar you qualify for.
Don’t miss this chance to install free solar panels and battery backup! Call (707) 709-5453 to get started today.
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