PG&E Rebates & Incentives

6 active programs · California 2026

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is California's largest investor-owned utility, serving approximately 5.5 million households across Northern and Central California. Its rebate programs focus on electrification — heat pumps, induction cooking, and heat pump water heaters — alongside legacy efficiency rebates for insulation and windows. Many programs are income-qualified at 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).

Counties served (partial list): Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Fresno.

Income-Qualified Thresholds

Some PG&E programs are income-qualified at 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). Sample county thresholds for a 4-person household:

Eligible Project Types

HVAC System
2 programs
Heat Pump
1 program
EV Charger
1 program
Water Heater
1 program
Appliances
1 program
Solar Panel
1 program

All PG&E Programs

Heat Pump HVAC System

PG&E Heat Pump HVAC Rebate

$1,000-$3,000 based on system type
EV Charger

PG&E EV Charger Rebate

$500-$1,500
Water Heater

PG&E Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

$400-$1,500 based on equipment
Appliances

PG&E Induction Cooktop Rebate

$300-$750
HVAC System

PG&E Smart Thermostat Rebate

$75-$120 per thermostat
Solar Panel

PG&E Residential Solar Incentive

Net metering credits for exported energy

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PG&E Rebates — Frequently Asked Questions

What rebates does PG&E offer?
PG&E currently offers 6 active rebate programs for California residential customers, covering HVAC System, Heat Pump, EV Charger, Water Heater, Appliances.
How do I qualify for PG&E rebates?
All applicants must be PG&E residential customers with the utility account in their name. Income-qualified programs use Area Median Income (AMI) thresholds by county.
How long do PG&E rebates take?
Most PG&E rebate applications are processed within 6 to 12 weeks of submission, assuming the installation invoice, equipment model/serial numbers, and proof of utility service are all included with the application.
Where do I apply for PG&E rebates?
Applications can be submitted online at https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/save-energy-money/savings-solutions-and-rebates/rebates.page. You can also use the DuloCore rebate calculator to confirm eligibility and estimate total stacked savings (federal + state + utility) before you apply.
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