SGIP Incentives Breakdown

Impact Weight (1-100)	30
Security Level	Sales Leadership Staff Leadership Staff Sales Admin
Evergreen Weight (1-100)	65
Date Created	Jun 1, 2026
Last Updated	Jun 1, 2026
Channel	Dealer Empower X

If you're requesting SGIP for a customer, after they are converted to a Customer on Jobflo, go into the notes section and leave the following note:

“This homeowner is seeking the SGIP incentive based on the [list out the qualification, CARE plan for example]. @salessupport @projectcoordinator”

If you do not communicate this on Jobflo, do not consider SGIP being communicated to the Empower team.

SGIP Overview

Benefit / Risk	What it means for your deals
Approved SGIP Developer status	Empower is an approved vendor on the SGIP developer list.
Up to $26.5k+ in rebates for a 5 kW PV + 10 kWh battery	Massive incentive opportunity leading to an largely reduced cost solar and backup package to CARE and FERA customers.
Empower handles the SGIP process	You sell—we reserve, file, and claim the incentive; we also manage DR enrollment and inspections.
⚠ First‑come‑first‑served funds	Budgets can close fast; Step 6 Small Res. Storage in SoCalGas territory filled 7/18/23, for example, stranded late applicants (selfgenca.com).

SGIP Category	Solar PV	Battery	Core Eligibility
Solar & Storage Equity (opened on Jun 2nd, 2025)	$3,100 / kW	$1,100 / kWh	CARE / FERA or ≤ 80 % AMI (state‑wide, incl. POUs & CCAs)
Equity Resiliency		$1,000 / kWh	Meets Equity + Tier‑2/3 wildfire zone or 2 PSPS / 5 EPSS outages or Medical Baseline / well pump
General Market (Small Res.)		$150 / kWh	Any IOU* residential customer

IOU = PG&E, SCE, SoCalGas, SDG&E. CCA customers in those territories also qualify.

SGIP Category	PV Cap	Battery Cap
Solar & Storage Equity	5 kW	15 kWh
Equity Resiliency	n/a	15 kWh
General Market	n/a	Up to 10 kW inverter rating (≈ 15 kWh usable)

Empower will not quote systems above these limits; oversized projects require lengthy justification and risk rebate denial.

The 30% federal residential tax credit (25D) ended for systems placed in service after Dec 31, 2025, so it can no longer be layered on top for cash or loan customers.

Enrolled in CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) - Check CARE eligibility
Enrolled in FERA (Family Electric Rate Assistance) - Check FERA eligibility
Household income is 80% or below their county's median income - Look up income limits by county

AND

Customer has service with PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, or SoCalGas (or a CCA in those territories)
System size: 5 kW solar or less and 15 kWh battery or less

Customer must meet Solar & Storage Equity requirements above PLUS at least ONE of these:

AND

Customer does NOT qualify if:

Task	Empower	Dealer
SGIP Reservation & Claim	✅
Permit, PTO, Inspection	✅
DR Program Enrollment	✅
Customer Education Docs	✅	Assist
1. Lead Gen & Close		✅
2. Upfront Pricing Disclosure		✅
3. SGIP Prequalification form		✅
4. Declaring the customer is seeking SGIP on Jobflo		✅

“The state runs a program that could cover a big part of your solar with backup.” SGIP can greatly reduce system cost for qualifying low‑income homes.
“Protect your fridge & critical devices during outages.” Equity Resiliency covers batteries up to $1,000/kWh.
“Funds are limited.” SGIP is first-come and budgets open and close by step. Check the SelfGenCA tracker for current availability before bringing it up.