Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

What does it fund?

Incentives for the installation of behind-the-meter solar PV paired with energy storage or standalone storage systems for low-income customers. These systems increase individual customer resiliency, reduce the electrical grid’s net peak demand, reduce electric ratepayer costs, and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and localized air pollution.

Who is eligible for funds?

Low-income residential customers in California.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Standalone storage and solar PV plus storage systems generate electricity for low-income households. Households benefit from the bill savings and resiliency, and priority populations benefit from the reduced GHGs and grid benefits. One hundred percent of these funds are for income qualified customers.

How do I access funds?

Go to selfgenca.com to apply on a first come, first served basis, after the budget category opens. Customers work with developers to submit applications for incentives, which may be reserved and then claimed after installation and interconnection.

Funding Timeline

• July 2023: GGRF funds allocated to CPUC.

• March 2024: Decision 24-03-071 adopted. GGRF funds $280 million allocated to five program administrators, with guidelines for incentives and program features.

• Q2-Q3 2024: SGIP Program and Handbook updates and regulatory filings.

• Q3-Q4 2024: Target for GGRF-funded incentive budget categories to open for customer applications.  

• July 2024: FY 24-25 Budget Adoption – potential for additional funds for SGIP, $50M was in Governor’s Proposed Budget (January).

Cumulative Statistics

This is a new program and has not yet implemented any GGRF funds.