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SUMMER 2025

San José Clean Energy's new EcoHome Battery Storage Rebate offers you up to $14,900 in incentives for adding battery storage to your new or existing solar system! With battery storage, you can store excess energy from the sun during the day and use it at night to avoid higher evening electric rates. This helps lower your monthly electric bill and ensures you’re using renewable energy to power your home. Plus, you can combine this rebate with available state and federal incentives. 

Federal support for clean energy upgrades will be going away at the end of the year following a recent vote in Congress to cut key tax credits that include:

• Up to $7,500 in federal tax credits for new EVs and up to $4,000 for used EVs
• 30% tax credit for installing an EV charger at home, up to $1,000
• 30% tax credits for heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems (up to $2,000)
• 30% tax credits for home battery systems and solar

Combine Incentives with SJCE Rebates

There’s still time to save—if you act quickly. You can combine these federal incentives with rebates from San José Clean Energy to cut your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. For example, SJCE currently offers:

• Up to $12,000 in rebates for heat pump HVAC system and heat pump water heater
• Up to $14,900 in rebates for adding battery storage to new or existing solar

Visit EcoHome Rebate to learn more and apply.

San José Clean Energy’s Peak Rewards for Smart Homes makes it easy to earn credits on your electric bill. Simply enroll an eligible smart device in the program, and you’ll automatically start earning rewards every few months. SJCE currently offers enrollments for smart thermostats, and more devices will be available soon. Plus, sign up today and receive an $85 bonus! Join hundreds of neighbors who have earned credits on their electricity bill by signing up for Peak Rewards for Smart Homes.  

On April 12, San José Clean Energy, the San Jose Earthquakes, and Breathe California hosted the EV Ride & Drive + EcoHome Expo at PayPal Park. San José Residents discovered the benefits of clean energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and how to make their homes more efficient and eco-friendly. Guests test drove EVs like the new Hyundai Ioniq 6, Cadillac Lyriq, and many more. Kids enjoyed games, coloring, and remote-control cars, while adults visited community booths and received autographs from Earthquakes Midfielder Hernan Lopez. 88% of the participants who test drove vehicles expressed they were likely to purchase an EV as their next vehicle! 

San José Clean Energy (SJCE) is expanding its award-winning Solar Access Program to bring more clean, solar power to lower-income families in San José. Thanks to a new solar power plant in Merced County, over 1,000 residents will now get 100% renewable energy at a 20% discount. This program helps people who can't put solar panels on their homes by providing solar energy directly to them. Learn more about this innovative project and program at the link below.  

San José Clean Energy (SJCE) delivers cleaner energy at competitive prices while supporting programs that help lower bills, protect the environment, and make our grid more reliable. In 2024, customers saved $24 million compared to traditional utilities, while 70,000 low-income households saved nearly $6 million through the SJ Cares program. SJCE built new solar power plants in California, supported laws to lower electricity rates, and helped families switch to energy-saving appliances and electric vehicles. With award-winning programs and strong partnerships, SJCE is helping build a cleaner, brighter future for everyone in San José. Read more about what has been accomplished in 2024 at the link below. 

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