Electrical Rebates & Incentives for Sacramento/Placer County (2025-2026)

SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) Rebates

EV Charger Installation:

  • Up to $900 in rebates toward a Level 2 EV charger installation and necessary electric upgrades
  • Up to $600 available towards EV charging equipment and/or electric circuit installation costs
  • $250 toward purchase of Level 2 EV charger, $200 for circuit sharing or energy management device, $500 to install dedicated electric circuit

Apply for SMUD Charge@Home Rebates

Electrical Panel Upgrades:

  • Up to $500 to install a sub-panel if more panel space is needed to electrify the home
  • If electrical panel upgrade is included with future appliance circuits, total rebate of $2,000 (home must be all-electric ready with panel plus all eligible circuits)

Go Electric Bonus Package:

  • Up to $500 paid for each eligible circuit (dryer, cooktop/range, electric vehicle), up to total of $2,000
  • Must use participating SMUD Contractor Network contractor

Learn About SMUD Go Electric Bonus

Commercial/Business Rebates:

  • Level 2 charging stations may receive up to $4,500 per port
  • DCFC stations may receive rebates up to $30,000 per station

SMUD Business EV Rebates

PG&E Rebates (Placer County)

Residential:

  • $300 rebate for portable backup power system
  • Income-eligible households can receive $700 rebate on EV charging equipment installed in homes
  • Various heat pump and energy efficiency rebates available through PG&E+ Marketplace

Browse PG&E Rebates & Incentives

Federal Tax Credits (Expire December 31, 2025)

25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit:

  • Electrical panels: up to 30% of project costs, capped at $600 when panel enables use of qualified heat pump or heat pump water heater
  • Panel must be installed consistent with National Electric Code and have load capacity of at least 200 amps
  • Overall total limit for efficiency tax credit in one year is $3,200
  • Heat pumps and heat pump water heaters: 30% of costs, up to limit of $2,000

IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Details

25D Residential Clean Energy Credit:

  • 30% of cost for solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, and qualified battery storage with no dollar limit (except fuel cells)
  • Panel upgrades done in conjunction with solar installation may qualify

ENERGY STAR Federal Tax Credits Overview

California State Programs

HEEHRA (High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate):

  • Single family households with income below 80% AMI eligible for $8,000 rebate
  • Single family households with income between 80-150% AMI eligible for $4,000 rebate
  • Covers heat pump HVAC units and other electrical upgrades
  • Currently available through TECH Clean California

Apply for HEEHRA Rebates

IRA Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES):

  • 60% allocated to Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Program, 40% to Pay for Performance Program
  • California received DOE approval January 2025, rebates not yet available

California Energy Commission IRA Programs

Important Notes:

  1. Act Fast: Both 25C and 25D credits expire on Dec. 31, 2025
  2. Documentation Required: Keep all receipts, permits, and manufacturer certifications for tax credits
  3. Stacking Rebates: Many rebates can be combined – customers may qualify for utility rebates AND federal tax credits
  4. Income Verification: Some programs require income qualification, particularly HEEHRA
  5. Licensed Contractor Required: Most programs require installation by licensed electrical contractors

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