Energy Rebates & Incentives in California

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Where to find current rebates and credits

We are rebuilding our program list from official sources. To find current rebates and credits for California, use DSIRE, the ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder, and your utility's rebate page. Applying through an official program is always free.

Federal note: the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) does not apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2025, and the Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) does not apply to expenditures made after December 31, 2025. Federal clean vehicle credits ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. IRS details.

Programs in California

Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Financing Program - an electric vehicle incentive listed in the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center for California. Check the program for current availability and amounts. AFDC record. Last checked 2026-10-06.
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Near-ZEV Weight Exemption - an electric vehicle incentive listed in the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center for California. Check the program for current availability and amounts. AFDC record. Last checked 2026-10-06.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate - Antelope Valley - an electric vehicle incentive listed in the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center for California. Check the program for current availability and amounts. AFDC record. Last checked 2026-10-06.
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Grant - Bay Area - an electric vehicle incentive listed in the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center for California. Check the program for current availability and amounts. AFDC record. Last checked 2026-10-06.
Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charger Rebates – El Dorado County - an electric vehicle incentive listed in the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center for California. Check the program for current availability and amounts. AFDC record. Last checked 2026-10-06.
Low-Income Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charger Rebates: El Dorado County - an electric vehicle incentive listed in the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center for California. Check the program for current availability and amounts. AFDC record. Last checked 2026-10-06.
Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Incentives - an electric vehicle incentive listed in the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center for California. Check the program for current availability and amounts. Program page, AFDC record. Last checked 2026-10-06.
Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Rebate - San Joaquin Valley - an electric vehicle incentive listed in the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center for California. Check the program for current availability and amounts. AFDC record. Last checked 2026-10-06.
California Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEEHRA) - California Energy Commission. Status: Waitlist. CEC page: as of February 24, 2026, single-family HEEHRA rebates are fully reserved statewide; requests not yet approved are on a waitlist. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
California Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) - California Energy Commission. Status: Announced (not yet open). CEC page: the Energy Commission is launching HOMES, which provides rebates to improve the energy performance of an entire home. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
Department of Community Services and Development runs Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in California. Check the agency for current application periods. Official agency page. Source: federal LIHEAP contacts list, checked 2026-10-04. Last checked 2026-10-04.
State weatherization agency listed by the U.S. Department of Energy runs Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in California. Check the agency for current application periods. Official agency page. Source: federal Weatherization Assistance Program map, checked 2026-10-04. Last checked 2026-10-04.

Federal credits that have ended

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for expenditures made after December 31, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
Previously-Owned Clean Vehicles Credit (25E) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for any vehicle acquired after September 30, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (30C) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
New Clean Vehicle Credit (30D) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for any vehicle acquired after September 30, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.