The Sun’s Setting On This Opportunity — Don’t Miss The ‘San Diego Community Power Solar Battery Savings Program’
There’s a moment in time when everything aligns — the cost of solar and battery systems drops, our grid needs more reliable clean energy, and a local program makes the math genuinely compelling. We’re in that moment now in San Diego.
If you’ve been on the fence about solar, or upgrading your system with storage, here’s why you should seriously consider making the move today.
What’s happening
San Diego Community Power (SDCP) recently launched its Solar Battery Savings Program for residential homeowners — single‐family homes in their service territory. The goal is clear: make it easier and more affordable to pair solar + storage, reduce reliance on the grid during expensive times, and help bolster grid resilience. Franklin Wheelhouse+3CalCCA+3Fortress Power+3
Here are the core parts of the incentive:
- Upfront incentive (“rebate”) for installing a battery (or solar + battery) system.
- Ongoing performance incentive: if your battery discharges at least 50 % of its usable capacity during the weekday window (typically 4 p.m.-9 p.m.), you earn an extra payment (about $0.10 per kWh discharged) above your other savings. San Diego Community Power+1
- The program is designed for homeowners both adding new solar + storage and for those who already have solar but want to add a battery.
Why this is a big deal
Here’s what really gets me: when you line up the financial benefit + the bigger purpose, it becomes more than a home improvement — it becomes part of the solution.
- The rebate amount ranges from between $3,375 and max out at $10,000!
- Financially: The energy story in San Diego keeps rising in cost. When you install solar with storage, you shift more of your home’s energy use to your system, not the utility. Plus, you capture rebates and performance incentives. It’s real savings.
- For the grid & community: This isn’t just about your home. By discharging during the 4–9 p.m. window, you’re helping reduce strain on the grid when electricity is most expensive, which helps stabilize the system for everyone. That means fewer outages, better reliability, lower costs for all. SDCP highlighted this as a key benefit. CalCCA+1
- For the planet: We’re all living in a time when clean energy isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s essential. The city of San Diego has its Climate Action Plan with aggressive goals for renewable energy and emissions reductions. Wikipedia
What this means for you
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- Already have solar? Great. You can still add battery storage and tap into these incentives.
- Thinking about it but haven’t pulled the trigger yet? There is no better time than now.
- Want to lock something in? The earlier you move, the better your chances of securing fund availability, and beating schedule bottlenecks.
- What can a homeowner expect to receive as an upfront rebate? The rebate amount ranges from between $3,375 and max out at $10,000!
A few things to keep in mind
- Eligibility: Homeowner must be a residential customer of SDCP; the battery must be installed at the same address where service is received; solar must fully charge the battery (no grid charging) in most cases. San Diego Community Power+1
- Installation and discharge window: The program’s performance component focuses on the 4 p.m.–9 p.m. weekday window (when grid stress is highest) for battery dispatch. San Diego Community Power+1
- Schedules matter: As more homeowners move to solar + storage, good contractors fill up. Delays can affect your cost and eligibility.
- Fund limits: Like all great incentive programs, funds are not infinite. It’s first‐come, first‐served.
Final word
We’re in a rare sweet spot—where the economics line up and the mission is real. At Build Brothers, we believe your home should serve you and your community. Going solar + storage isn’t just about lowering your bill; it’s about stepping into a future where clean, affordable energy is the norm.
If you’re ready to explore what this looks like for your home, give us a shout. We’ll walk you through your numbers, your timeline, and whether this program is the right move for you. Let’s make the most of this window of opportunity — together.
