What is SGIP?

Meet the Self-Generation Incentive Program

The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) is a state initiative managed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). It was created to support clean, reliable energy solutions for homes and businesses, and to improve grid reliability for the state. Through SGIP, the state offers financial incentives—also known as rebates—for qualifying energy systems like solar panels and battery storage that are installed on the customer’s side of the utility meter.

SGIP offers different types of rebates depending on your situation. These are grouped into categories like Equity Resiliency, Small Residential, and Residential Solar and Storage Equity (RSSE), among others. Each category helps cover a different portion of the project cost and has its own set of eligibility rules.

How can SGIP benefit me?

Installing solar and battery storage system lets you generate and store electricity to use whenever you like. By producing your own energy, you can lower your electric bills and pay your utility company a lot less. Any extra electricity gets stored in your battery, which you can use to power your home at night or from 4pm to 9pm when time-of-use rates are most expensive. And if you qualify and get approved for an SGIP rebate, you can access all of the above for free or at a deep discount.

1. Bill savings: Homeowners with solar + battery systems can typically lower their electric bill by 90-95%. With rates increasing about 10% every year, those are guaranteed savings for your household.

2. Backup power: With a solar + battery system, homeowners can secure reliable power during an outage, running essential appliances for 1 to 2 days.

3. Cleaner air: Cities often rely on polluting "peaker" plants to generate electricity during peak demand. Tapping into battery power offers a clean alternative.

How does California benefit from SGIP?

As electricity demand continues to rise, renewable solutions like solar and battery storage improve the reliability of California’s grid—a critical issue for the state. Investing in low-cost or no-cost energy solutions is a practical and efficient way to meet this challenge.

Who qualifies?

There are several rebate programs under SGIP with different qualifying requirements. The fastest way to find out what you qualify for is to visit havenenergy.com/qualify. You'll answer a few questions and a Haven Energy Advisor will contact you with next steps.

How does the process work?

Haven makes it easy to get a rebate through SGIP:

1. Confirm your eligibility for SGIP – Visit havenenergy.com/qualify to check!
2. Get a custom proposal – See your system design, and estimated bill savings and backup power.
3. Sign your contract – Your Haven contract will confirm the terms of your system and installation, pending SGIP application approval.

After you sign your contract, we'll get your SGIP application ready to submit to California. If you're approved, it's on to the installation process. As a top-rated installer and certified SGIP developer in California, Haven is committed to making sure your system is installed with complete care and attention.

Act fast – funding is limited

If you meet the requirements for an SGIP rebate, you may receive a solar + battery system at little to no cost to you. This depends, of course, on availability. Being eligible for an SGIP rebate does not guarantee you a system. Funding is first-come, first-serve, and there is significant demand for these systems.

Don’t wait—this is your chance to enjoy clean, reliable power at a low-cost or completely for free. Check if you qualify today and let Haven guide you through the process.