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Silicon Valley Power offers several programs to help make your home look better and run more efficiently. To qualify for these programs, you must be a resident of the City of Santa Clara and receive electricity from Silicon Valley Power.
Changes coming January 31, 2026
The following rebates will be closing on January 31:
- EV Charging Station
- Heat Pump HVAC
Eligible equipment must be installed by this date to receive rebates. Check back on July 1, 2026 for more information or sign up for our mailing list to stay informed.
Electric Vehicles & eBikes
Purchase an electric bicycle and receive a rebate up to $300
Are you thinking about upgrading to an electric bicycle? It’s perfect for those who want to commute on a bicycle but want to travel faster or need the extra assistance. Silicon Valley Power is now providing a 10% rebate on the purchase price of a new e-bike, up to $300. Income-qualified customers can receive an additional rebate up to $200.
The rebate application must be signed and postmarked or submitted online within 60 days from the date of purchase. Please read the complete Program Guidelines before submitting an application in order to confirm eligibility.
Program Rules
Apply online *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready.
Install an electric vehicle charging station and receive a rebate up to $550
Are you ready to drive electric? Silicon Valley Power is ready to get you charged up through our Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station rebate program. This program offers EV charging station rebates for home, multifamily housing, schools, non-profit and commercial facilities.
The EV charging station rebate program will end 1/31/2026. Eligible equipment must be installed by this date to receive rebates. Check back on July 1, 2026 for more information or sign up for our mailing list to stay informed.
Use the application rebate form(s) below.
- Residential Program Rules
- Residential Application *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready.
Income-qualified customers are eligible for a rebate up to $3500 for purchasing an electric vehicle
Are you thinking about upgrading to a pre-owned electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle? Silicon Valley Power is now offering incentives to income-qualified customers for the purchase of a pre-owned EV or plug-in hybrid vehicle. Receive $1,500 for a fully electric vehicle or $1,000 for a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Customers who meet LIHEAP income eligibility requirements may be eligible for a bonus rebate of $1,000. Vehicles with an MPGe of 117 or greater may be eligible for a bonus rebate of $1,000.
This rebate can be combined with other programs, such as Federal tax credits, but all incentives may not exceed the vehicle purchase price. To learn more about electric vehicles and a variety of incentives available, visit our Electric Vehicles webpage.
Induction Cooking
Upgrade to an induction range cooktop and receive a rebate up to $750
Income qualified customers may be eligible for a bonus rebate for a total of $950.
Rebates for cooktop (no range) and wall oven replacements also available.
Induction cooktops are more energy efficient than traditional electric cooktops, which can save you money on your electric bill.
Additionally, induction cooktops heat up efficiently. About 80 to 90% of the energy goes directly into the cookware and only 10 to 20% is wasted heat that goes into your kitchen. This is a great added benefit during the heat of the summer and can reduce your air conditioning load. For comparison, electric resistance is 70 to 80% efficient with 20 to 30% of the energy wasted as heat into your kitchen. Gas is only 30 to 40% efficient with 60 to 70% of the energy wasted as heat into your kitchen.
Apply Now *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready.
Laundry
Upgrade to a heat pump clothes dryer and receive a rebate up to $250
Replace a gas clothes dryer with a new high efficiency heat pump clothes dryer and receive a rebate up to $250.
Income qualified customers may be eligible for a bonus rebate for a total of $350
Even though you may only run your dryer a few times per week, clothes dryers use a lot of energy when running, making selecting an energy efficient electric model important. Look for an ENERGY STAR® model with a high Combined Energy Factor (CEF). The higher the number, the more efficient the clothes dryer. An electric heat pump clothes dryer can have savings 20% to 60% greater than a conventional clothes dryer.
- Program Rules
- Apply Now *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready.
Upgrade to an electric clothes dryer and receive a rebate up to $150
Income qualified customers may be eligible for a bonus rebate for a total of $350
Even though you may only run your dryer a few times per week, clothes dryers use a lot of energy when running, making selecting an energy efficient electric model important. Look for an ENERGY STAR® model with a high Combined Energy Factor (CEF). The higher the number, the more efficient the clothes dryer. Switching to an electric clothes dryer offers improved health and safety over a gas clothes dryer by removing the risk of toxic air pollutants from natural gas appliances.
- Program Rules
- Apply Now *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready.
Water Heating
Replace a gas water heater and receive a rebate up to $5,500
Replace an old gas water heater with a new ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pump water heater and receive a rebate up to $5,500
Income qualified customers may be eligible for a bonus rebate for a total of $6,500.
If you have a natural gas water heater consider upgrading to an electric heat pump water heater. A conventional 30 amp heat pump water heater is about seven times more efficient than a natural gas water heater and about four times more efficient than an electric resistance water heater.
Heat pump water heaters can improve the health and safety of your home by removing the risk of gas leaks and toxic air pollutants from gas appliances.
Several manufacturers offer 110/120 volt heat pump water heaters that can plug into an existing outlet. These options likely won’t require an expensive panel upgrade or rewiring that may be required when installing a 220/240 volt unit. The 110/120 volt unit may not be suitable for every home.
Apply Now *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready.
Contractor Finder
Install an ENERGY STAR® electric heat pump water heater and get a rebate of $500
New electric heat pump water heaters have been engineered to use less than half the electricity of traditional electric hot water heaters. With a rebate from Silicon Valley Power, you can save $500 on your new ENERGY STAR-qualified electric domestic heat pump water heater today—and even more on your electric bill tomorrow. Income-qualified customers may receive additional rebates up to $500.
To be eligible for the heat pump water heater rebate, the water heater you are replacing must be an electric resistance water heater.
To receive your rebate, follow these simple steps:
- Obtain over the counter permit from the City of Santa Clara Permit Center.
- Purchase and install an ENERGY STAR-qualified electric heat pump water heater.
Apply Now *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Replace a gas furnace and/or air conditioner and receive a rebate up to $10,000
Replace an old gas furnace and/or central AC unit with a high-efficiency electric heat pump HVAC system and receive a rebate of $3,000 per ton, up to $10,000.
Income-qualified customers may be eligible for a bonus rebate for a total of $11,000.
If you have a natural gas furnace or older central AC unit, consider upgrading to an electric heat pump HVAC system. A modern heat pump HVAC system can be up to three times more efficient than a traditional gas or electric resistance system.
Heat pump HVAC systems can improve the health and safety of your home by removing the risk of gas combustion, carbon monoxide leaks, and toxic air pollutants from gas appliances.
Many systems are available that may not require extensive ductwork modifications, and some units can integrate with existing electrical systems, helping avoid costly panel upgrades.
The Heat Pump HVAC rebate program will end 1/31/2026. Eligible equipment must be installed by this date to receive rebates. Check back on July 1, 2026 for more information or sign up for our mailing list to stay informed.
Program Rules
Apply Now *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready.
Contractor Finder
Tune up your HVAC and receive a rebate up to $75
Regularly tuning up your HVAC system is essential for saving money and ensuring reliable comfort. Over time dust, pollen, pet dander, and other allergens can accumulate in the system and ductwork. A thorough cleaning during a tune-up helps to remove these contaminates, leading to cleaner, healthier air for you and your family.
Work with a CA Licensed contractor to tune up your existing HVAC system and receive a rebate up to $75.
- Program Rules
- Apply Now *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready.
- Contractor Finder
- HVAC Tune-Up Rebate Contractor Checklist: Must be completed by CA Licensed contractor.
Electrical Upgrades
Install a circuit pauser or splitter and receive a rebate up to $50
Install a circuit pauser or splitter to enable the installation of an eligible electrification measure and receive a rebate up to $50.
Income qualified customers may be eligible for a bonus rebate for a total of $150
When you electrify your home, it increases the load on your electric service and it lowers or removes your gas usage. This increased load may require an electric panel upgrade. But did you know there are ways to go all-electric without a panel upgrade?
You may be able to avoid a panel upgrade by selecting power-efficient appliances and using circuit-sharing devices to manage your home’s energy use.
Apply online *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready. This incentive is available as an "add-on" to one of Silicon Valley Power's all-electric home rebates.
Upgrade to a Smart Electric Panel to receive a rebate of $4,000
A smart panel allows you to monitor and control individual circuits and may include capabilities to notify you when equipment is running abnormally and needs service. Smart panels can also help avoid electric service upgrades, which is a benefit to you and to the utility, as transformers don’t need to be replaced with larger capacity transformers.
Traditional electric panels are sized assuming that all appliances may be drawing power at the same time. A smart panel monitors electric loads throughout the home and automatically pauses predetermined circuits when total consumption exceeds the home’s electric capacity and allows them to resume when electric usage drops below the maximum capacity.
Projects started on or after July 1, 2025
For projects initiated on or after July 1, 2025, Silicon Valley Power customers are now eligible for a rebate of $4,000 when you upgrade your electric panel to a smart panel to accommodate additional electric load while avoiding the need for a main service upgrade and a utility transformer upgrade.
Income-qualified customers may be eligible for a bonus rebate of $1,000 - $2,000, depending on income level.
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Projects started before July 1, 2025
For projects initiated before July 1, 2025, Silicon Valley Power customers are eligible for a rebate of $2,000 when you upgrade your electric panel to a smart panel to accommodate additional load from converting natural gas to electric appliances and/or adding a Level 2 EV charger to your home. Installation of a qualifying electrification measure is required at the time of the panel upgrade.
In addition to the $2,000 rebate, income-qualified customers may be eligible for a bonus rebate of $1,000 for a total of $3,000. Customers who meet the LIHEAP income qualifications may be eligible for a bonus rebate of $1,000, for a total of $4,000.
Upgrade a main electric panel to a higher amperage and receive a rebate up to $1,500
Upgrade a main electric panel to a higher amperage to accommodate additional load from installation of either a Level 2 EV charger or conversion of a natural gas appliance to an eligible electric appliance and receive a rebate up to $1,500
Income-qualified customers may be eligible for a bonus incentive for a total of $2,500
Apply online *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready. This incentive is available as an "add-on" to one of Silicon Valley Power's all-electric home rebates.
Install up to 4 circuits and receive a rebate up to $500 per circuit (max $2,000)
Install up to 4 circuits (wire and breaker to source) for future electric appliances and receive a rebate up to $500 per circuit (max $2,000).
Income-qualified customers may be eligible for a bonus rebate of $500 for a total of $1000 per circuit (max $4,000)
Apply online *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready. This incentive is available as an "add-on" to one of Silicon Valley Power's all-electric home rebates.
Other Programs
Silicon Valley Power offers a program to provide rebates for battery storage systems integrated with a solar photovoltaic (PV) system.
- Incentives of $0.15 per Watt-hour (Wh) up to $2,700 are available
- Additional $2,000 in bonus incentives for income-qualified customers on the Financial Rate Assistance Program
- Additional $2,000 in bonus incentives for Income-qualified customers who meet LIHEAP income requirements
Valid for batteries purchased and installed on or after July 1, 2024.
Federal Tax Credits may also be available up to 30% of the cost. Batteries must have a capacity of at least 3 kilowatt hours to qualify for Federal Tax Credits.
View the program rules for complete eligibility requirements.
Energy Efficiency Grant for Homeowner’s Associations
Silicon Valley Power offers grants up to $25,000 to eligible Homeowner’s Associations (HOAs) to help fund energy efficiency upgrades to common areas of the community development. Improving energy efficiency will help reduce electric bills and can have other non-energy benefits, such as reduced maintenance expenses and better lighting quality.
Who is eligible?
Homeowner’s Associations served under a D-1 rate schedule with at least 25 dwelling units that are individually metered. HOAs can be made up of condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes.
What type of projects may be funded?
Energy efficiency projects that save electric energy may be eligible. Typical projects include upgrading be hardwired lighting fixtures, such as exterior building lights, bollards, and parking lot lights, as well as interior fixtures in common areas such as clubhouses or recreational rooms.
How much money is available?
The maximum funding available for a single project is $25,000. Matching funds of 20% are required.
Timeline for funding
Grant awards will be made twice during the program year to successful applicants.
Applications are due as follows:
- Summer grant period: June 30 of each year
- Winter grant period: December 31 of each year
Here is the form that you’ll need:
Energy Efficiency Grant Program for Homeowner’s Associations Application Form
For a complete list of program rules and required submittals, please download and review the application form.
Please submit completed application forms to:
Attn: Energy Efficiency Grant for Homeowner’s Associations
Silicon Valley Power
881 Martin Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Remember, you must receive pre-approval of your grant application prior to purchase and installation to be eligible. For questions, email savemoney@siliconvalleypower.com or call 408-615-6650.
Silicon Valley Power’s Income-Qualified Solar Grant Program provides qualified homeowners with a free solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The program provides a grant of $3.50 per watt, up to 3 kilowatts DC to cover the costs of the system. Silicon Valley Power provides a consultation to all applicants to educate them about owning a solar system, changes to their electric utility bill under the Net Metering Program, and assistance in evaluating bids from solar installers to ensure they meet program requirements.
Grant recipients will be selected on a first come, first served basis. To qualify for this program, the recipient must be a homeowner, current Financial Rate Assistance Program (FRAP) customer, and have participated in FRAP for more than one year.
Install a new Variable Speed Pool Filtration Pump and receive a $100 rebate
Whether you have a single or two-speed pool filtration pump, you should consider replacing it with a new variable speed pool filtration pump and controller. Variable speed pumps are programmed to meet the needs of your pool. They are about 20% more efficient than a two-speed pool pump and up to 75% more efficient than your old single speed pool pump. This results in significant energy and cost savings to you!
This offer is only valid on qualifying ENERGY STAR models with a qualifying controller that meet all program rules.
Apply Now *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready.
Tune up your photovoltaic (PV) system and receive a rebate up to $1,500
Homeowners who invest in regular-tune ups for their PV system can expect to see significant improvements in energy production and a longer lifespan for their solar array.
Work with a CA Licensed contractor to tune up your existing PV system and receive a rebate up to $1,500.
- Program Rules
- Apply Now *Attention: We're transitioning to a new rebate processing platform. Please create a new account, and have your SVP account number ready.
- Contractor Finder
- Solar Tune-Up Rebate Contractor Checklist: Must be completed by CA Licensed contractor.