Energy Rebates & Incentives in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Rebate for replacing a gas furnace or gas-powered HVAC system with a qualifying electric heat pump HVAC system. Must be two-stage (15.2 SEER2 minimum) or variable-stage heat pump.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Rebate for upgrading an existing electric HVAC system (such as an old heat pump or electric furnace) to a new qualifying heat pump HVAC system.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Rebate for replacing a gas water heater with a qualifying heat pump water heater (HPWH). Largest SMUD rebate available for single equipment replacement.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Rebate for upgrading an existing electric resistance water heater to a heat pump water heater.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Rebate for adding attic insulation to R-30 minimum. Must be performed by a SMUD Home Performance Program Contractor.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Rebate for professional duct sealing verified by post-work testing. Reduces energy loss from leaky ductwork in attics and crawl spaces.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Instant rebate for qualifying smart thermostats purchased through the SMUD Energy Store. Additional incentives available through My Energy Optimizer enrollment.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Rebate for replacing a gas cooktop or range with a qualifying induction cooktop or induction range (24 inches or larger).

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Rebate for upgrading an existing electric cooktop or range to a qualifying induction unit.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Rebate for electrical panel upgrade to 200 amps as part of a gas-to-electric conversion. Paid at $500 per eligible circuit (EV, dryer, cooktop/range) up to $2,000 total.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Rebate for installing a Level 2 EV charger at home. Includes $250 for charger, $500 for dedicated circuit, and $200 for circuit-sharing/energy management devices (amounts may vary).

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

One-time enrollment incentive of up to $10,000 per household ($500/kWh minus 20% holdback) for new battery storage customers who enroll within 90 days of permission to operate. Tesla Powerwall (13.5 kWh) receives approx. $5,400. Ongoing quarterly incentives for Tesla: $110–$330/quarter.

Subject to funding availability; verify current incentive levels with SMUD

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) / U.S. Federal Government

Federal tax credit for EV charger installation costs. Covers 30% of qualified costs up to $1,000 for residential installations. Must be in an eligible census tract (low-income community or non-urban area). Active through June 30, 2026.

Active through June 30, 2026. Location must be in an eligible census tract.

California State Treasurer / CAEATFA

State-backed private loan program that reduces interest rates and extends terms for energy efficiency upgrades. Public funds back a loan loss reserve, allowing lenders to offer lower rates (as low as 2.99% APR with discounts) and terms up to 15 years. Finances up to 100% of upgrade costs.

California Energy Commission (CEC)

State-funded program providing free electrification upgrades (replacing gas appliances with efficient electric appliances) to low-income, disadvantaged, and tribal communities. Outreach in initial community focus areas began Winter 2025-2026.

Active but limited to initial community focus areas. Phased rollout ongoing.

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

California's primary battery storage rebate program. Incentive amount varies by tier: general market customers receive lower per-kWh incentive, while equity/low-income and equity resiliency customers receive the highest rates ($850-$1,100/kWh).

Funding availability varies by tier. Equity tiers tend to have more available funding.