Silicon Valley Power residential customers may receive a rebate for the purchase of a PV-integrated battery storage system.  

Eligibility

• Must be a Silicon Valley Power residential customer.
• Must have an existing PV system or install a PV system with the battery storage installation.
• Must meet City permit requirements and submit copies of final permit and paid invoice with application. Battery storage systems must be purchased and installed after July 1, 2024.
• Customers may wish to contact Silicon Valley Power to confirm rebate eligibility before signing a contract.
• Complete rebate application and all required documentation must be submitted online within 60 days from the date of purchase or final permit date.
• One rebate per Silicon Valley Power service address.
• Discrepancies can invalidate the rebate application.
• Silicon Valley Power disclaims any and all liability for any loss or damage which may arise as a result of the applicant’s participation in this program.
• This program is subject to change or termination without prior notice.
• Rebate amount cannot exceed the purchase price of the equipment less any other rebates and tax credits, and does not include taxes or shipping costs.

Payment

• Rebate of $0.15/Wh up to $2,700 on the purchase price of the battery system.
• Additional rebate up to $2,000 for customers currently enrolled in the Financial Rate Assistance Program with income verification within the past 12 months.
• Additional rebate up to $2,000 for LIHEAP-eligible customers with income verification within the past 12 months.
• Limit one rebate per customer.
• Rebates will be mailed as a check within 4 to 6 weeks after all required documents have been received.

Requirements

• Approval is at the sole discretion of Silicon Valley Power.
• Battery storage system must be a minimum size of 3kWh.
• System must come with a minimum ten-year warranty and should state how battery age will affect performance over time.
• System must be installed by a licensed contractor.
• System must be installed in accordance with all applicable building and national electrical codes.
• System must be connected to the grid.
• Equipment must be on the California Energy Commission’s approved Energy Storage Systems Equipment List.
• Customer must execute an Interconnection Agreement for Generating or Storage Facilities through PowerClerk.
• Review SD 1630, the Initial Review Process for Application to Interconnect Generating Facilities.

Required Documents

• Photos of installed battery storage and PV system
• Copy of final permit and Permission to Operate
• Copy of contract for installation detailing battery system costs and labor separately
• Copy of the paid invoice showing the itemized cost and size of the installed battery storage system with equipment and labor broken out separately

Note: if a PV system is installed at the time the battery storage system is installed, the PV system costs must be itemized separately.

Complete your application and submit all required documents through the Battery Storage Rebate Online Application.

Qualifying measures and rebate values are subject to change. Visit the Residential Rebates page, call (408) 244- SAVE (7283), or email SVPResidential@SiliconValleyPower.com to verify before purchase or installation.