No. A smart thermostat rebate isn't on PG&E's rebates page, which DuloCore checked on October 13, 2026. The page lists four offers for homes, and none of them is for a thermostat. Older articles that quote a PG&E thermostat amount don't match what PG&E publishes today.
Is There a PG&E Rebate for Smart Thermostats Right Now?
No. As of October 13, 2026, PG&E's rebates and incentives page lists no rebate for a smart thermostat. Its four home offers cover backup power, used electric vehicles, EV charging and clean energy.
The word "thermostat" doesn't appear on PG&E's rebates and incentives page. PG&E can change its offers during the year, so check the page again on the day you buy.
What Rebates Does PG&E List for Homes in 2026?
Four, as of October 13, 2026: a $300 backup power rebate, up to $4,000 back on a used EV, up to $5,000 toward EV charging for income-eligible households, and clean energy incentives.
| PG&E offer | What PG&E's page says |
|---|---|
| Generator and battery rebate program | A $300 rebate for adding a portable backup power system |
| Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program | Up to $4,000 back on a used EV |
| Residential EV Charging rebate | Up to $5,000 toward EV charging equipment for income-eligible households |
| Clean energy incentives | Incentives to install renewable energy technology |
All four are on PG&E's rebates page. DuloCore's PG&E programs page covers the PG&E programs verified in detail.
Does PG&E Pay for Adjusting a Thermostat at Peak Times?
PG&E's rebates page points to demand response programs, which it describes as incentives for adjusting energy usage. The page states no thermostat amount.
PG&E's page gives one line about these programs and links to a separate page for the details. DuloCore hasn't verified those details, so this page gives none.
Do Other California Utilities Offer Thermostat Incentives?
Some do, for their own customers only. SCE lists a $75 bill credit and SMUD a $50 instant rebate. Neither applies to a PG&E customer.
| Utility | Smart thermostat offer on its official page, October 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| SCE | $75 bill credit for letting SCE adjust an eligible smart thermostat by up to four degrees during demand response events, on the SCE rebates page |
| SMUD | $50 instant rebate, online only at the SMUD Energy Store, on the SMUD Rebates for My Home page |
The utility on the electric bill decides what's available. The guide to Nest thermostat rebates in California compares the utilities, and the SCE smart thermostat rebate guide covers SCE's credit.
What Should PG&E Customers Do Before Buying a Smart Thermostat?
Three things: check PG&E's rebates page that day, check the address for a city or regional program, and don't count on a rebate that no official page lists.
- Open PG&E's rebates page and look for a thermostat offer.
- Enter the address in the rebate calculator to see the programs DuloCore has verified there.
- Use the eligibility check to see which income-based programs fit the household.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did PG&E ever offer a smart thermostat rebate?
This page only reports what PG&E's rebates page lists on the day it was checked. On October 13, 2026 it listed none.
Did the federal tax credit for smart thermostats end?
The federal 25C home energy credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Nothing installed in 2026 earns it.
The IRS confirms that the credit ended in Fact Sheet FS-2025-05.
Can a PG&E customer claim SCE's or SMUD's thermostat offer?
No. Each offer is for that utility's own customers.
Buying a smart thermostat? See the verified rebates for your address with the free rebate calculator.