SMUD - Battery Storage Incentive Program

CA Rebate Program residential

Quick Summary

SMUD offers enrollment incentives up to $10,000 for residential customers who install eligible battery storage systems and enroll within 90 days of receiving permission to operate. You must have a battery installed and participate in SMUD's Solar and Storage Rate (SSR) to qualify; eligible batteries include Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, Sonnen, SolarEdge, Franklin, and Eguana models. In addition to the upfront incentive, Tesla battery owners receive ongoing quarterly incentives ($110–$330 depending on number of units), and all participants keep full battery access during outages while SMUD maintains a 20% reserve.

AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026

Program Details

Program ID: 22800
Last Updated: 1/9/2026

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors

residential

Eligible Technologies

lithium-ion

Program Summary

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) provides an incentive for its customers to purchase battery storage systems. The enrollment incentive is available to new battery energy storage system (BESS) customers that enroll within 90 days after receiving permission to operate (PTO) from SMUD.

Contact & Resources

Additional Resources

https://www.smud.org/Going-Green/Battery-storage/Homeowner

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.