Get an upfront rebate to help lower the initial cost of installing a new home solar and battery system or adding a battery to an existing solar setup.
Receive performance incentive payments when your battery supports the grid on weekdays between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., when electricity is in high demand and most expensive. Enrolled customers are required to discharge 50% of their battery during the weekday dispatch window to power their home and support the local grid. That means more savings for you and a stronger, cleaner grid for everyone.
Whether you are installing a new solar and battery system or adding storage to an existing solar setup, you will get:
Upfront rebate amounts: The amount you receive depends on the size of your battery and system type; whether you’re installing a new system or adding a battery to an existing one. Rebate amounts also vary based on customer type; whether you are a market rate customer or if you are enrolled in CARE or FERA or live in a Community of Concern.
Customer Type | New Solar & Battery | Existing Solar & New Battery |
Market Rate | $350 per kWh | $250 per kWh |
Nonmarket Rate | $500 per kWh | $350 per kWh |
Performance incentives: All participants earn $0.10 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) when they discharge 50% of their battery during the required weekday dispatch window. This window varies but will always occur between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
*For payment methods, timelines and details, please review our program manual.
To participate, you must:
* If you joined during the 2024 pilot, your program details and eligibility requirements may differ. View 2024 pilot resources here.
Select from our list of local contractors to install your system.
Review your solar system and approved battery options with your contractor.
Your contractor will submit your application to Community Power for approval before installation and reserve your rebate.
Once approved, your contractor will install your battery. After installation, your battery will be turned on by the manufacturer and begin sending performance data to Community Power.
Earn participation incentives when your battery discharges 50% of its stored energy during the required weekday dispatch window and provides power to your home during more expensive evening hours.
Please note that weather, battery age and technical issues can impact how much energy your battery discharges.
The information on this page reflects updates for the 2025 Solar Battery Savings program. If you joined during the 2024 pilot, your program details and eligibility requirements may differ. Please reference the resources below:
Answers to some of our most frequently asked questions can be found below. You can view all questions here.
Want to learn more? For more information and terms, see the program manual.