Self-Generation Incentive Program | California

The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) is a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) initiative designed to provide financial incentives for installing energy storage technologies at residential, commercial, industrial, and non-residential sites.

The program is especially focused on battery storage systems that enhance grid reliability and support the state’s decarbonization goals. Priority is given to installations in vulnerable communities, customers at risk of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), and critical infrastructure sites, with higher incentive tiers for low-income and medically vulnerable households.

Once approved, the incentive helps offset the upfront cost of battery storage systems, making clean energy more accessible and affordable. Participating utilities like PG&E and SCE provide detailed guidance and application portals through their websites, offering both general market incentives and equity resilience incentives for eligible participants. SGIP plays a key role in helping Californians achieve energy independence, increase resiliency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.