SDG&E Rebates & Incentives

4 active programs · California 2026

Last updated: April 21, 2026

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) serves San Diego County and the southern portion of Orange County. SDG&E rebate programs emphasize water heating electrification, HVAC efficiency, and low-income weatherization through the Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program.

Counties served (partial list): San Diego, Orange (South).

Income-Qualified Thresholds

Some SDG&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

All SDG&E Programs

Heat Pump HVAC System

SDG&E Heat Pump HVAC Rebate

$800-$2,000
EV Charger

SDG&E Power Your Drive (EV Charger)

$600-$1,500
Water Heater

SDG&E Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

$350-$1,000 based on equipment
HVAC System

SDG&E Smart Thermostat Rebate

$75 per thermostat

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SDG&E Rebates — Frequently Asked Questions

What rebates does SDG&E offer?
SDG&E currently offers 4 active rebate programs for California residential customers, covering HVAC System, Heat Pump, EV Charger, Water Heater.
How do I qualify for SDG&E rebates?
All applicants must be SDG&E residential customers with the utility account in their name. Income-qualified programs use Area Median Income (AMI) thresholds by county.
How long do SDG&E rebates take?
Most SDG&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 SDG&E rebates?
Applications can be submitted online at https://www.sdge.com/residential/savings-center/rebates. 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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