Go Electric Rebates

See below for information about programs available to CleanPowerSF customers.

Did you know that as a CleanPowerSF customer you are eligible for programs and other rebates to help you use energy more sustainably? From solar installations to electric vehicles, we’ll point you to our programs and more that can help you sustainably power your life or business. 

Electric Vehicles and E-bikes

Electric vehicles have no tailpipe emissions, which means cleaner air for you and your community. Oh, and no more oil changes either. Learn about EV rebate programs below.

  • CleanPowerSF's new incentive program for EV charging in new construction projects. Make EV charging a part of your new project from the start. Learn more.

  • PG&E offers rebates for the purchase of electric vehicles. For more information about rebate amounts, visit PG&E’s EV rebate page.PG&E offers rebates for the purchase of electric vehicles. For more information about rebate amounts, visit PG&E’s EV rebate page.

  • The federal tax credit is provided after the purchase of an EV. The tax credit ranges from $2,500-$7,500, depending on tax liability, battery capacity, and vehicle make/model.

  • The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) promotes clean vehicle adoption in California by offering rebates of up to $7,000 for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission vehicles, including electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles.

Solar

There are several solar programs available to CleanPowerSF customers. Explore your options below.

  • SuperGreen Saver offers a 20% bill discount and 100% renewable energy every month to qualifying CleanPowerSF residential customers.

  • GoSolarSF offers cash incentives to homeowners that install eligible solar electric systems. The incentive program is managed by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and supports installations located in San Francisco. Please note that only incentives for low-income customers remain available.

  • The Solar Inverter Replacement Program offers rebates up to $3,000 for the inspection, repair, and replacement of solar inverters to CleanPowerSF CARE and FERA customers who received a low-income incentivized GoSolarSF solar system.

  • Customers with rooftop solar energy systems on their homes or commercial buildings can reduce monthly electric bills by generating their own clean power. Under a program called Net Energy Metering, customers that generate their own solar power receive credit on their bills for the excess energy they spill to the grid each month. Those credits may subsequently be used to offset the cost of energy purchased from the grid in a subsequent month. Customers that generate more power than they consume during the year are eligible to receive a payment from CleanPowerSF. Learn more about CleanPowerSF's NEM program.

  • The Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program provides financial incentives for installing photovoltaic (PV) energy systems on multifamily affordable housing within the service territories of Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, San Diego Gas & Electric, Liberties Utilities Company, and PacifiCorp. The program ensures, direct economic benefits for tenants and creates jobs through its workforce development requirements.The SOMAH program is overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Solar Water Heating

  • The CSI-Thermal Rebate Program offers cash rebates for solar water heating systems that are installed on single-family homes. Each rebate is a one-time payment that is based on how much energy the system is expected to displace. Residents who heat their water with natural gas can get a maximum rebate up to $4,336.

  • Businesses that install solar energy systems may qualify for a deduction from their taxable income on their federal tax returns. The tax deduction is achieved by depreciating the net system cost using the five-year depreciation schedule.

Energy Storage and Other Distributed Generation Technologies

  • The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) provides financial incentives for installing clean, efficient, on-site distributed generation, including energy storage systems.

Save Energy at Your Home or Business

  • When you replace gas appliances in your home with electric ones, you might qualify for different rebates, tax credits, or other financial incentives. Visit the Switch Is On to learn more about possible savings. 

  • Replace your gas hot water heater with an efficient, electric, heat pump water heater instead! CleanPowerSF residential customers can qualify for rebates for a new heat pump water heater. Participating Contractors who install heat pump water heaters for CleanPowerSF residential customers can receive $1,000 for each project. Learn more on our Water Heater Upgrade Program page.

  • The Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot offers you a way to lower your energy costs while promoting cleaner energy and a more reliable grid. Through the pilot, you can earn bill credits by planning ahead and using power when its cheapest.

  • For additional information and opportunities, see our Savings for Residents page

    BayREN Home+

    The BayREN Home+ program offers rebates and expert support to make your home more comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient. Rebates are available for furnaces, water heaters, insulation, electric cooktops, smart thermostats, and more.

  • For additional information and opportunities, visit our Savings for Businesses page

    BayRen Business

    BayREN Business provides rebates, financing, and one-stop-shop technical assistance to ensure small and medium businesses can leverage all available energy saving programs.

    Peak Day Partners

    Save money for your business and help keep California’s energy supply reliable for everyone. See if you are eligible for CleanPowerSF's Peak Day Partners, which rewards businesses for reducing electricity use between 4 and 9 p.m. on certain days.

Have More Questions?

No problem! Browse our Frequently Asked Questions, or send your questions to CleanpowerSF@sfwater.org.