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Claim $30,000–$45,000 in 2025 SGIP-Funded Rebates for Solar + Enphase Energy or other batteries

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 Enphase 10C .

💥 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: Enphase Energy 10C or FranklinWH + 6 kW Solar System

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.

solar and Enphase 10C Battery

🏡 Who’s Eligible?

To qualify for the RSSE rebate:

📞 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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State-funded RSSE does not reduce the ITC basis

How the 2025 SGIP Rebate and 30% Federal Tax Credit Work Together for Solar + Battery in California

California homeowners can now qualify for over $30,000 in incentives when they install solar and battery systems — but understanding how the SGIP rebate and the 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) work together is crucial for maximizing savings.

✅ SGIP RSSE Rebate (2025 Overview)

The Residential Solar and Storage Equity (RSSE) budget under SGIP provides massive rebates to income-qualified households.

Rebate Rates:

  • Battery: $1,100 per kWh

  • Solar (when paired with battery): $3.10 per watt

  • Panel/wiring upgrades: Up to $3,500

✅ Most customers receive $25,000–$35,000 in total rebates.

💸 30% Federal Tax Credit Explained

The Residential Clean Energy Credit is a federal incentive that lets you deduct 30% of the solar/battery system cost on your taxes. You claim it using IRS Form 5695.

⚖️ How Do SGIP and ITC Work Together?

📘 Ratepayer-Funded SGIP (older budget)

  • You must reduce your tax credit basis by the SGIP rebate.

  • Example:
    Project cost = $30,000
    SGIP = $27,000
    ITC = 30% of $3,000 → $900 credit

📗 State-Funded RSSE (2025)

  • IRS does not require basis reduction

  • BUT SGIP assumes you will claim ITC and reduces your rebate by 30% (unless you prove otherwise)

  • Example:
    Project cost = $30,000
    SGIP pays $21,000
    ITC = 30% of full cost = $9,000
    Combined savings = $30,000

🧾 What If You Can’t Use the ITC?

If you don’t have enough tax liability, SGIP will let you keep the full rebate — but you must provide proof (e.g. low income, no third-party ownership).

💡 Bottom Line:

If you qualify for the RSSE rebate, you may pay little to nothing out of pocket and still receive a federal tax credit — but only if the project is structured correctly.

📞 Apply Before the Deadline

Ally Electric & Solar is a local, SGIP-approved contractor with 24+ years of experience helping Bay Area families electrify their homes affordably.

🟢 Program Opens: May 20, 2025
🔴 Submission Deadline: June 2, 2025
🕒 First-Come, First-Served — Don’t Wait!

📲 Call us at 510-559-7700
📧 Email nsaglam@allyelectricandsolar.com
📋 We'll reserve your spot and handle the paperwork.

📞 Schedule Your Free Eligibility Review

Ally Electric & Solar is a local, SGIP-approved contractor with 24+ years of experience helping Bay Area families electrify their homes affordably.

📲 Call us at 510-559-7700
📧 Email nsaglam@allyelectricandsolar.com

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Get the most from California's 2025 SGIP RSSE rebate and 30% federal solar tax credit. Learn how these powerful incentives interact and how to qualify for both.

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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

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