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How much does a home battery cost in California after rebates?

The most common job, a tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh), installed, costs $14,500 before rebates. Most jobs cost between $11,500 and $18,500. With the biggest open rebate ($6,000), you could pay about $8,500.

How much does a home battery cost?

ProjectLowTypicalHigh
Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh), installed$11,500$14,500$18,500
Enphase IQ Battery 10C (10 kWh), installed$10,500$13,000$16,000
Home battery, generic installed cost per kWh$900$1,100$1,600

What the typical price covers: one Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh, integrated hybrid inverter), Backup Gateway/backup switch, wiring, mounting, permit, interconnection paperwork, commissioning. Expansion units extra (~$6,000 each). Excludes main-panel or service upgrade (+$3,000-$5,000 where needed) and solar.

These ranges come from Northeast and national installer data. Prices in California can be lower or higher, so get two or three quotes.

Is there a rebate for a home battery in California?

Yes. We track 8 home battery programs taking applications in California. The largest is $6,000 from Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD).

7 more programs are closed, not open yet, or not confirmed: Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Residential Solar and Storage Equity (RSSE, AB 209 funds), SGIP Equity Resiliency budget (battery storage for vulnerable customers in wildfire/PSPS areas), SGIP Equity and Small Residential Storage (general market) budgets, Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) - residential batteries, Riverside Public Utilities Residential Energy Storage Rebate Program, Peninsula Clean Energy Solar + Battery Savings (income-qualified) and 1 more.

Which utilities pay home battery rebates?

Most rebates depend on who supplies your power or gas.

UtilityProgramsLargest rebate
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)1Varies
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)1$6,000
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)1$5,000
Anaheim Public Utilities1$1,500
Ava Community Energy (formerly East Bay Community Energy)1Varies
San Diego Community Power1Varies
Clean Power Alliance1$400

How much will I pay after rebates?

Start with the typical price, $14,500. Take off the largest rebate you qualify for. With $6,000 from Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), that is about $8,500.

Rebates have rules: approved equipment, an approved contractor, and sometimes income limits. Some can be combined, some can't. Check each program before you sign a contract.

Use the rebate calculator to see what applies at your zip code.

Is there a federal tax credit?

No. The federal credits for heat pumps and batteries (25C and 25D) ended for installs after December 31, 2025.

How do I find a licensed installer in California?

We list 26,651 California contractors whose state license covers home battery work. Each one shows its license, and many show a phone number or website.

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