SCE rebates — Southern California Edison 2026 guide.
Complete 2026 SCE rebate guide for LA homeowners outside LADWP territory. Heat pump, EV charger, battery storage (SGIP), and smart thermostat rebates. Plus the SGIP Equity Resiliency battery rebate for fire-zone homes.
The programs.
| Rebate Program | Amount | Eligible Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Rebate | $500-$1,500 | Air-source heat pump HVAC systems |
| Charge Ready Home Program | Up to $1,000 | Level 2 EV chargers (Tesla, Wallbox, ChargePoint, Enphase) |
| SGIP General Market Battery | $150-$200/kWh | Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery |
| SGIP Equity Resiliency Battery | Up to $1,000/kWh | Battery in High Fire Threat Districts or medical baseline customers |
| Smart Thermostat Rebate | $50-$75 | Nest, ecobee, Honeywell qualified |
| Pool Pump Rebate | Up to $200 | Variable-speed pool pumps |
The SGIP Equity Resiliency game-changer.
For SCE customers in High Fire Threat Districts (HFTD) — Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Mandeville Canyon, foothill cities, Malibu, parts of Calabasas — SGIP Equity Resiliency provides up to $1,000/kWh in battery rebates.
Real math for a Pacific Palisades fire-rebuild home installing 27 kWh (2× Powerwall 3):
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2× Tesla Powerwall 3 + Gateway + install | $28,000 |
| Federal tax credit (if eligible) | −$8,400 |
| SGIP Equity Resiliency ($1,000/kWh × 27 kWh) | −$27,000 |
| NET COST (illustrative) | −$7,400 (illustrative, if all incentives apply) |
SGIP Equity Resiliency frequently covers much or all of a Powerwall install for qualified fire-zone customers. HUS files SGIP applications for every qualifying install. Figures are illustrative; incentives are subject to eligibility, funding, program rules, utility approval, and current law, and Home Upgrade Specialist is not a tax advisor.
Eligibility for SGIP Equity Resiliency.
- →HFTD (High Fire Threat District) residents — verify on CPUC’s HFTD map
- →Medical baseline customers — homes with documented medical equipment requiring electricity (sleep apnea CPAP, oxygen concentrator, kidney dialysis)
- →Income-qualified households — under 80% Area Median Income
- →CARE/FERA participants — California Alternate Rates for Energy / Family Electric Rate Assistance enrollees
Stacking SCE with federal credits.
| Combo | Total Stack |
|---|---|
| SCE Heat Pump $1,500 + TECH $4,000 + IRA $2,000 | $7,500 on heat pump install |
| SCE Charge Ready $1,000 + Federal ITC (Wall Connector on solar) | ~$1,500 off EV charger |
| SGIP Equity Resiliency + federal tax credit, if eligible (Powerwall) | Frequently most or all of system cost |
| SCE Smart Thermostat $75 + LADWP/utility + IRS energy credit | ~$200 off thermostat |
Free SCE rebate audit.
We check SGIP Equity Resiliency eligibility, file every applicable rebate, and quote net-of-all-incentives cost.
