Rebate · California
Generator & Battery Rebate Program
PG&E rebate for qualified portable generators and portable batteries. For customers with an active PG&E account in a high fire-threat or high fire-risk area, or on an enhanced power safety circuit. Up to $300 per qualified account, with up to $200 more for CARE or FERA participants. Apply after the product is delivered, with proof of purchase and delivery.
- Status
- Open
- Administered by
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
- Closes
- December 31, 2026
- Amount (as the program states it)
- Up to $300 per qualified customer account; CARE or FERA participants may receive up to an additional $200
Rebates for qualified portable generators and portable batteries.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted within 12 months of the purchase date or by December 31, 2026, whichever is sooner.
Qualified portable generators must be on PG&E's qualified product list and be CARB compliant. Qualified portable batteries must be no more than 1 kWh (1,000Wh) and no less than 290Wh. The limit is strict.
Not eligible: resale, rebuilt, refurbished, open-box, rented or leased (under five years) items; USB power stations and banks, power inverters, non-integrated batteries, car batteries and commercial power stations.
Questions: GeneratorBatteryRebateProgram@pge.com
Who qualifies
- Have an active residential or business PG&E account
- Be located in a Tier 2 or 3 High Fire-Threat District (HFTD), or in a High Fire Risk Area (HFRA), or be serviced by an Enhanced Power Safety Settings (EPSS) circuit
- Rebates are limited to one per customer account
- Product must be a qualified portable generator (on the qualified product list and CARB compliant) or a portable battery of 290Wh to 1,000Wh
How to apply
- Check whether your address qualifies on PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Progress Map (“Backup Power Solutions” tab)
- Buy and receive a qualified generator or portable battery
- Submit the online application and attach a copy of your receipt
Documents you will need
- Proof of purchase (receipt showing the retail cost, method of payment and delivery status)
- Proof of delivery
What the sources say
“The rebate is up to $300 per qualified customer account. You may receive up to an additional $200”
“Applications must be submitted within 12 months from the purchase date or by December 31, 2026, whichever date is sooner.”
“Have an active residential or business PG&E account”
“Customer must provide proof of purchase and proof of delivery.”
Sources
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