PG&E's own rebates page lists 4 offers for homes in October 2026. None of them is for a heat pump, a water heater, a smart thermostat or an induction cooktop. Two of the four are for electric vehicles.
So the PG&E rebate list is shorter than many older guides suggest. And the federal home energy tax credits that used to sit on top of utility rebates ended after December 31, 2025. Here's what PG&E's pages actually show, checked on October 8, 2026.
What Rebates Does PG&E List for Homeowners in 2026?
PG&E's Rebates & incentives page lists 4 offers for homes as of October 8, 2026: a Pre-Owned EV Rebate (up to $4,000), a Residential EV Charging rebate (up to $5,000 for income-eligible households), a backup-power offer and a link to clean energy incentives.
| PG&E offer | What it pays | Who it's for | Verified by DuloCore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Owned EV Rebate | $1,000 Standard; $4,000 income-qualified | Buyers or lessees of a used BEV or PHEV | Yes, October 8, 2026 |
| Residential EV Charging Rebate | Up to 50% of one eligible charger (Standard); up to $2,000, or $5,000 with a panel upgrade (income-qualified) | EV owners or lessees on a PG&E residential account | Yes, October 8, 2026 |
| Backup-power and clean energy offers | Listed on PG&E's page | Varies | Not yet in our catalogue |
We only describe programs we've checked against PG&E's own program pages. The other two offers on PG&E's page aren't in DuloCore's verified catalogue yet, so check them on PG&E's rebates page directly.
How Much Do the PG&E EV Rebates Pay?
The Pre-Owned EV Rebate pays a fixed $1,000, or $4,000 for income-qualified households, on a used EV with at least an 8 kWh battery. The Residential EV Charging Rebate's Standard option pays up to 50% of one eligible charger's purchase price, with 180 days to apply.
The used-EV rebate has a deadline that matters this year. A complete Standard ($1,000) application has to be submitted by November 11, 2026, and from November 12, 2026 only income-qualified customers are eligible. Applications are due within 90 days of the purchase or lease, and the car must stay registered in California for 20 months.
PG&E's Pre-Owned EV Rebate site: "To be considered for a Standard Rebate, a complete application must be submitted by November 11, 2026."
But the charger rebate has no published end date. It's first-come, first-served, limited to one per household, and installation has to be done by a licensed California electrician. The PG&E EV rebates overview compares the two programs side by side.
Does PG&E Still Offer Rebates for Heat Pumps, Water Heaters or Thermostats?
No such rebate appears on PG&E's Rebates & incentives page as of October 8, 2026. The page lists no rebate for heat pump HVAC, heat pump water heaters, smart thermostats, induction cooktops or panel upgrades on their own. Amounts quoted for these elsewhere don't match PG&E's current page.
That's a change from earlier years. And PG&E's page is the source that counts: if an offer isn't there or on a linked PG&E program page, we don't treat it as open.
So a heat pump or water heater project in 2026 needs a wider search than PG&E's own list. Programs run by Community Choice Aggregators, regional networks and cities differ by address and change during the year. The free rebate calculator checks the ones we've verified for a specific home.
Can PG&E Rebates Be Combined With the Federal Tax Credits That Ended?
For home energy projects finished in 2026, there's no federal credit left to combine. The 25C and 25D home energy credits ended after December 31, 2025, and the 30C home charger credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026, according to IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05.
IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05, on the 25D residential clean energy credit: "The credit will not be allowed for any expenditures made after December 31, 2025."
So a 2026 project depends on utility, state and local programs. Work completed by December 31, 2025 still goes on the 2025 federal return, before those credits ended. The guide to the federal home energy credits that ended explains the 2025 rules.
How Do I Check Which Rebates Apply to My Home?
Start with the electric account: PG&E's EV rebates need an active PG&E residential electric account, and Community Choice Aggregation customers qualify for the charger rebate. Then check income, because the $4,000 used-EV tier and the $5,000 charger tier are income-qualified.
PG&E's charger page sets the income test for its Rebate Plus option at less than 80% of Area Median Income for the county and household size, or enrollment in a listed public assistance program such as CalFresh, LIHEAP, Medi-Cal (income-qualified) or SSI. And a Rebate Plus approval from the Pre-Owned EV Rebate within the last 12 months also counts.
So 3 facts decide most outcomes: the utility on the bill, household income and the purchase date. Enter the address in the free rebate calculator to see every program we've verified for that home.
Official Sources
- PG&E Rebates & incentives, PG&E's current list of home offers
- PG&E Residential EV Charging rebate, Standard and Rebate Plus terms, eligible equipment and FAQ
- PG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate: program requirements, vehicle, registration and 90-day rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PG&E offer a heat pump rebate in 2026?
Not on its own rebates page. As of October 8, 2026, PG&E's Rebates & incentives page lists 4 home offers and none is a heat pump rebate. The federal 25C credit, which paid up to $2,000 a year for qualified heat pumps, ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Other local programs vary by address.
Are CCA customers eligible for PG&E rebates?
For the charger rebate, yes. PG&E's Residential EV Charging page lists customers served by a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) as eligible, and they use the Service Agreement ID for "PG&E Electric Delivery Charges." The rebate pays up to 50% of one eligible charger's price under the Standard option, applied for within 180 days.
How long does PG&E take to pay an EV charger rebate?
PG&E says to allow approximately 10 business days to process a Standard application. Once it's approved, PG&E sends an email confirmation and mails the check within 5 business days. For the income-qualified Rebate Plus option, the rebate goes to a Trade Ally Network contractor after pre-approval, not to the homeowner.
Find the PG&E and local programs that apply to your home. Check every verified program for your address with the free rebate calculator.