Claim $30,000–$45,000 in 2025 SGIP-Funded Rebates for Solar + Tesla Powerwall 3

Written By Metin Saglam

California’s RSSE Program Opens June 2 — Join Our List Before May 20

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to go solar with battery backup, this is it. California’s brand-new Residential Solar and Storage Equity (RSSE) program offers $30,000–$45,000 in SGIP-funded rebates to qualifying homeowners who install solar + battery systems like the Tesla Powerwall 3.

💥 Pre-registration ends May 20
🗓️ Application window opens June 2
⚠️ Funding is first come, first served — and will go fast

✅ How Much Can You Get?

California’s RSSE rebates cover:

  • $3.10 per watt of solar installed

  • $1,100 per kWh of battery storage

  • Up to $3,500 for electrical panel or wiring upgrades

🔋 Example: Tesla Powerwall 3 + 6 kW Solar System

  • 1 Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh)

  • 6 kW of rooftop solar

Estimated SGIP RSSE Rebate breakdown:

  • $14,850 for the battery

  • $18,600 for the solar

  • $3,500 for upgrades (if needed)

Estimated SGIP RSSE Rebate Breakdwon: ~$36,950 – $40,950

30% Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

This system may qualify for the 30% Federal ITC, depending on how the project is funded and owned. ITC treatment varies:

  • If the SGIP rebate is funded by state funds (typical for RSSE projects), the ITC can be calculated on the full project cost, but the SGIP rebate will be reduced by the amount of the ITC.

  • If the SGIP rebate is funded by ratepayer funds, the ITC is generally calculated on the net project cost after SGIP, and the SGIP rebate is not reduced.

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🏡 Who’s Eligible?

To qualify for the RSSE rebate:

  • You must own and live in the home

  • You must meet income limits (e.g., $125,050 for a household of 4 in the Bay Area)

  • Household Size — Maximum Income
    1 — $87,550
    2 — $100,050
    3 — $112,550
    4 — $125,050

    We'll help verify your eligibility and documentation.

    https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il/il2025/2025summary.odn?STATES=6.0&INPUTNAME=METRO41860MM5775*0600199999%2BAlameda+County&statelist=&stname=California&wherefrom=&statefp=06&year=2025&ne_flag=&selection_type=county&incpath=&data=2025&SubmitButton=View+County+Calculations

  • Your home must be located in a qualifying low-income or disadvantaged community (we can check this for you)

📞 Ready to Claim Your Rebate?

We’re a certified SGIP contractor with 24+ years of experience in solar, battery storage, and electrical upgrades throughout the Bay Area. We handle everything for you:

✔ Eligibility verification
✔ Pre-application and rebate submission
✔ System design, installation & interconnection
✔ Coordination with SGIP and local utility

📬 Contact Us Before May 20

📞 510-559-7700
📧 nsaglam@allyelectricandsolar.com
📍 Serving Richmond, Berkeley, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Marin, and more

📈 Don’t Wait — Funding Is Limited and Competitive

This rebate program has been in the works for over three years, and applications will be processed in the order they’re received. If you're even thinking about solar + battery, now is the time to act.


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