SCE's Rebates & SCE Marketplace page lists exactly one SCE-paid home incentive with a dollar amount in October 2026: a $75 bill credit for a smart thermostat. The bigger SCE programs are no-cost upgrades for income-qualified homes and EV charger rebates.
So the useful question for an SCE customer isn't "which rebate is biggest?" It's which of 3 programs fits the household. Here's what SCE's own pages showed on October 8, 2026.
What Rebates Does SCE Offer Homeowners in 2026?
As of October 8, 2026, SCE's pages list a $75 smart thermostat bill credit, no-cost Energy Savings Assistance upgrades for income-qualified households, and EV incentives including a Charge Ready Home rebate of up to $4,200. SCE's rebates page lists no SCE-paid heat pump, panel, window or insulation rebate.
| SCE program | What SCE's page says (October 8, 2026) | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Smart thermostat incentive | $75 bill credit for letting SCE adjust an eligible smart thermostat by up to 4 degrees during demand response events | Customers in CBP-Elect, Critical Peak Pricing or the Smart Energy Program |
| Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) | Approved improvements such as a heat pump water heater replacement, at no cost, including installation | Income-qualified owners and renters |
| Charge Ready Home Rebate | Up to $4,200 when installing a Level 2 EV charger | SCE customers; check SCE's page for eligibility |
SCE's EV page also lists other EV incentives. Check SCE's page for those, or use the free rebate calculator for the programs we've verified at your address.
How Does the SCE Smart Thermostat Credit Work?
SCE pays a $75 bill credit when you let it temporarily adjust your eligible smart thermostat by up to 4 degrees during demand response events. It's available to residential customers in the Capacity Bidding Program-Elect, Critical Peak Pricing or the Smart Energy Program.
So the credit is tied to enrolling in one of those 3 SCE programs, not to buying a thermostat. SCE's page lists no separate purchase rebate for thermostats.
Who Qualifies for SCE's Energy Savings Assistance?
SCE's ESA program covers the cost of approved improvements, including installation, for income-qualified homeowners and renters. For June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027, the income limit is 250% of federal poverty guidelines: $39,900 for one person, up to $82,500 for four.
| Household size | SCE ESA annual income limit (June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $39,900 |
| 2 | $54,100 |
| 3 | $68,300 |
| 4 | $82,500 |
Households in programs such as CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, SSI, WIC or LIHEAP can also qualify. SCE's page says homes must be single-family (4 or fewer units) or mobile homes, and you apply through SCE My Account. The free HVAC replacement guide covers ESA across California utilities.
Does SCE Offer Heat Pump or Panel Upgrade Rebates?
Not on its rebates page as of October 8, 2026. SCE's Rebates & SCE Marketplace page lists no SCE-paid rebate for heat pump HVAC, panel upgrades, windows or insulation. TECH Clean California's single-family heat pump incentives are no longer open: TECH's page says they've been reserved statewide since November 14, 2025.
TECH's incentives page also says HEEHRA single-family rebates have been fully reserved statewide since February 24, 2026. And the federal 25C credit for heat pumps ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 (IRS FS-2025-05). The guide to the federal home energy credits that ended covers the 2025 return.
Official Sources
Every SCE amount on this page comes from SCE's own pages, checked on October 8, 2026; the heat pump status comes from TECH Clean California's incentives page, which shows its single-family incentives fully reserved.
- SCE Rebates & SCE Marketplace, the $75 thermostat credit
- SCE Energy Savings Assistance, income limits and how to apply
- SCE EV Rebates & Incentives, the Charge Ready Home Rebate
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SCE give rebates for heat pumps in 2026?
SCE's rebates page lists no SCE-paid heat pump HVAC rebate as of October 8, 2026. Income-qualified households can get a heat pump water heater replacement at no cost through SCE's Energy Savings Assistance program, and TECH Clean California's single-family heat pump incentives are fully reserved statewide.
How much is SCE's EV charger rebate?
SCE's EV Rebates & Incentives page lists a Charge Ready Home Rebate of up to $4,200 when installing a Level 2 EV charger, as of October 8, 2026. Eligibility details are on SCE's program page, so check it before buying the charger or hiring an electrician.
What is the income limit for SCE's Energy Savings Assistance?
For June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027, SCE's limit is 250% of federal poverty guidelines: $39,900 for one person, $54,100 for two, $68,300 for three and $82,500 for four, plus $14,200 for each additional person. Enrollment in listed assistance programs also qualifies.
Live in SCE territory? Check every verified program for your address with the free rebate calculator.