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Battery Storage
Unlock FREE MONEY in the form of S-GIP rebates, and tax credits that may reduce your initial costs significantly.
Storage batteries keep the lights on.
And your refrigerator/freezer (to save your expensive food and medications), your TV, your computer, your Internet, your water well pump, and your medical equipment.
Storage Batteries Offer Significant Benefits
Having storage batteries for your home in California offers significant advantages, particularly given the state's unique environmental, economic, and regulatory conditions. Here are some key benefits:
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Backup Power: Storage batteries provide a reliable backup during power outages, which are becoming more common in California due to wildfires and grid issues. This ensures that essential appliances and systems remain operational.
Off-Grid Capability: With sufficient storage and generation capacity (e.g., solar panels), homeowners can reduce their dependence on the grid or even go completely off-grid.
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Time-of-Use (TOU) Rates: California utilities often charge higher rates during peak demand periods. Storage batteries allow homeowners to store energy when rates are low and use it when rates are high, thereby reducing electricity bills.
Net Energy Metering (NEM): Excess energy generated by solar panels can be stored in batteries instead of being sent back to the grid, maximizing the use of self-generated power and potentially increasing savings.
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State Incentives: California offers various financial incentives for installing home storage batteries, such as the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), which can significantly offset the initial investment costs.
Federal Tax Credits: Homeowners may also benefit from federal tax credits for installing renewable energy systems, including battery storage, further reducing the cost.
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Declining Costs: The cost of battery storage technology has been declining, making it more accessible and financially viable for homeowners.
Improved Efficiency: Advances in battery technology are leading to longer lifespans, higher storage capacities, and better overall efficiency, making them a more attractive option for homeowners.
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Maximizing Solar Utilization: For homes with solar panels, batteries ensure that excess energy generated during peak sunlight hours is not wasted but stored for later use, enhancing the return on investment in solar technology.
Peak Shaving: Batteries can help reduce demand charges by lowering peak electricity usage, which is particularly beneficial for homes with high electricity demands during peak periods.
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Demand Response: By discharging stored energy during peak times, batteries can help reduce the strain on the grid, contributing to overall grid stability.
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs): Storage batteries are a part of DERs that can provide localized energy solutions, reducing the need for large, centralized power plants and extensive transmission infrastructure.
For California homeowners, installing storage batteries offers a multifaceted range of benefits, from economic savings and energy reliability to environmental impact and support for the broader electricity grid. These advantages, combined with state and federal incentives, make battery storage an increasingly attractive option for those looking to optimize their energy use and contribute to a sustainable energy future!
Everyone benefits! Rebates from 30% to 85% are available through California’s S-Gip program. When you combine this rebate with a 30% tax credit, the savings may cover some (if not all) of the up front costs of a battery storage system.
If you live in a fire zone, you may qualify for the best rebates under the equity resiliency S-Gip Program.
All you have to do is meet any of the following 2 criteria: 1) Live in Tier 2 or Tier 3 High Fire-Threat Districts (HFTD), or have experienced more than two Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), and 2) meet one of the following: Use life-support equipment, use a CPAP machine, meet income eligibility standards, rely on an electric well pump for water, or have incentives reserved in the income-qualified solar programs (SASH or DAC-SASH).
Prequalify For Equity Resiliency S-GIP
California’s Energy Resiliency S-GIP (Self-Generation Incentive Program) may cover the full cost of an energy storage battery!
Prequalify in 2 steps:
Step One:
To check if you live in a fire zone, click the map on the right and enter your address. If you are within the orange or red zone you qualify for the next step.
Step Two:
Do you have any medical issues (such as sleep apnea)? You may qualify for for a Medical Baseline program from your power company. Click the button on the right that represents your power company to see if you qualify.