SGIP rebate California battery guide
California's broad battery rebate is gone for new 2026 applicants. Here's who still qualifies for SGIP, what RSSE AB 209 pays, and how to avoid fake "free battery" math.
California's broad battery rebate is gone for new 2026 applicants. Here's who still qualifies for SGIP, what RSSE AB 209 pays, and how to avoid fake "free battery" math.
No. A normal whole-house generator does not qualify for the federal home energy tax credits. The one narrow exception is a possible medical expense deduction.
A line-by-line walkthrough of IRS Form 5695 for claiming the 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit on home battery storage -- which lines matter, what costs count, and what changed under the OBBB.
Portable power stations can qualify for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit, but only if they meet the IRS's 3kWh capacity minimum and are installed in connection with your home.
The IRA's 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit now covers standalone home batteries — no solar required. Here's exactly which systems qualify, what costs count, and how to file Form 5695.