Get Paid to Charge at Home: PG&E’s Residential Charging Solutions
Thinking about installing an EV charger at home? Good news — PG&E’s new Residential
Charging Solutions Rebate can cover up to 100% of your Level 2 charger cost!
Launched in April 2025, this program helps PG&E residential customers lower the cost of
home charging equipment, making EV ownership even more affordable and convenient.
How It Works
- Buy and install a Level 2 EV charger from PG&E’s approved list.
- Submit your receipt and application to PG&E.
- Get reimbursed for up to 100% of the equipment cost (installation labor is not covered).
Two Ways to Save
- Standard Rebate: Available to all PG&E residential customers. No income verification
needed.
- Rebate Plus: If you meet household income limits or are enrolled in a qualified public
assistance program, you may qualify for higher rebate amounts by submitting additional
income verification.
Eligible Chargers
Some of the models you can choose from include:
- Wallbox Pulsar Plus
- Enel X JuiceBox (32, 40, or 48)
- Emporia EV Charger
- EvoCharge iEVSE Home
Full approved list available here:
PG&E Residential Charging Solutions Rebate: https://www.pge.com/en/clean-energy/electric-vehicles/getting-started-with-electric-vehicles/residential-charging-solutions-rebate.html
Why Act Now to get rebate for your EV Charger?
- First-come, first-served funding
- Simplified application process
- Maximize savings while supporting a clean energy future!
Call us at 510-559-7700 or email nsaglam@allyelectricandsolar.com
What Is Load Shedding & How Bay Area Homeowners Can Avoid It with Solar + Battery Backup
Load shedding is becoming more common across California, including in cities like Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, El Cerrito, Walnut Creek, and Marin. If you’ve experienced sudden blackouts—even on sunny days—you’re not alone.
At Ally Electric and Solar, we help Bay Area homeowners protect their homes and families with solar and battery backup systems using FranklinWH, Tesla Powerwall, and Enphase IQ Batteries.
⚠️ What Is Load Shedding?
Load shedding is when utility companies like PG&E temporarily shut off electricity in certain areas to reduce stress on the power grid. This usually happens during:
Heatwaves when air conditioners overload the system
Wildfire risks or Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)
Grid equipment failures
High evening demand under NEM 3.0
Even if you’re a responsible energy user, you could find yourself without power for hours—unless your home has a backup energy solution.
🔋 How to Stay Powered: Solar + Battery Backup
Adding a home battery system to your solar setup lets you store energy during the day and use it at night or during outages. With NEM 3.0 reducing export compensation, battery storage is now more valuable than ever.
Here’s how it works:
✅ Solar panels charge your battery during the day
✅ Battery powers your home in the evening or during blackouts
✅ No noise like a gas generator, and fully automatic
🏆 Top Battery Options We Install
At Ally Electric and Solar, we offer three top-tier battery systems that integrate seamlessly with solar:
🔹 FranklinWH Home Power System
Supports whole-home backup, including EV chargers and HVAC
Works with both new and existing solar systems
Built-in energy management with the aGate and aPower X
🔹 Tesla Powerwall 3
Compact, sleek design with integrated inverter
Stores up to 13.5 kWh per unit
Supports stacking multiple units for larger homes
🔹 Enphase IQ Battery 5P / 10T
Modular system that pairs perfectly with Enphase microinverters
Ideal for partial or essential-load backup
Real-time monitoring with the Enphase App
🔎 Why Choose Ally Electric and Solar?
With over 24 years of experience, we are your trusted local solar and battery installer serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
✅ Fully licensed and insured (CSLB #806465)
✅ Direct installer – no third-party middlemen
✅ Experts in SGIP rebates and Bay Area permitting
✅ Over 1,000 systems installed and raving fans throughout the region
📍 Serving the Bay Area
We proudly serve homes in: Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Marin, and surrounding Bay Area cities.
💬 Ready for Backup Power?
Stop worrying about blackouts and PG&E outages. Get a free estimate for your solar and battery backup system today.
📞 Call us at (510) 559-7700
🌐 Visit: www.allyelectricandsolar.com
The RSSE Rebate: Free or Low-Cost Solar + Battery for Eligible PG&E Homeowners
California just made going solar and adding battery backup more affordable than ever for low-income households in PG&E territory. If you qualify, you could receive over $30,000 in rebates through the Residential Solar Storage Equity (RSSE) program — a game-changing incentive that covers solar AND battery storage.
🔋 What Is RSSE?
The RSSE rebate is part of California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP). It's designed to make solar and battery backup accessible to households that need it most — especially those in disadvantaged communities or who struggle with power outages during wildfire season.
💰 How Much Can You Get?
Eligible homeowners may receive:
$3,100 per kilowatt (kW) of solar panels
$1,100 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of battery storage
👉 For example, a 5 kW solar system + a 13.5 kWh battery like the Tesla Powerwall could qualify for:
$15,500 in solar rebates
$14,850 in battery rebates
= $30,350 total!
✅ Who Qualifies?
To be eligible, you must:
Own and live in a single-family home within PG&E territory
Have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
OR be enrolled in programs like:CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy)
FERA (Family Electric Rate Assistance)
ESA (Energy Savings Assistance)
SASH or DAC-SASH (low-income solar programs)
These programs are in place to support Californians who need resilient, affordable energy — especially as climate-driven outages and energy costs rise.
Promotional graphic by Ally Electric and Solar Inc. showing a home with rooftop solar panels and a Tesla battery, highlighting over $30,000 in rebates through California’s Residential Solar Storage Equity (RSSE) program for eligible low-income PG&E customers
| Household Size | Contra Costa County | Alameda County | Marin County | Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $84,600 | $84,600 | $108,300 | $102,300 |
| 2 | $96,650 | $96,650 | $123,800 | $116,900 |
| 3 | $108,750 | $108,750 | $139,250 | $131,500 |
| 4 | $120,800 | $120,800 | $154,700 | $146,100 |
| 5 | $130,500 | $130,500 | $167,100 | $157,800 |
| 6 | $140,150 | $140,150 | $179,500 | $169,500 |
| 7 | $149,800 | $149,800 | $191,850 | $181,200 |
| 8 | $159,500 | $159,500 | $204,250 | $192,900 |