Thank you for your interest in 3CE’s Residential Battery Rebate Program. Please read the following instructions before completing the application.

Equipment purchased between January 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025 is eligible for this rebate.

What to Expect:
  • To apply, you must be a customer of Central Coast Community Energy (3CE). If you are not sure if you receive Central Coast Community Energy’s services, please call 1-877-455-2223 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Friday to speak with a Local Customer Service Representative.
  • Before applying, please check the Application Checklist to get all of the required information ready.
  • Applicants can apply for multiple rebates up to a total funding of 26kWh per customer account. You must fill in all fields that are marked with an “*”. Please complete the application as well as you can. If you provide incorrect or incomplete information and/or documentation it may take longer to process your application.
  • If you have questions or need help, please check the Frequently Asked Questions on 3cenergy.org. For more help, please contact customer service at 1-877-455-2223 or email NorthSupport@3ce.org (for customers in the PG&E service area) or SouthSupport@3ce.org (for customers in the SCE service area).
Please note: You cannot save and return to this application once you begin. If you leave this application before it is complete, you will have to start over.
 

Applicant Information

 
Applicant Name
Installation Address (where the battery storage system is installed)
Mailing Address

Equity Survey – Residential

 
Are you currently enrolled in one of the following rate assistance programs: California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE) or Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA)*
Is your account medical baseline?*

Household Income

 

Household Income

 

Project Information

 
Rebate available for batteries 5kWh and above. Batteries over 26kWh are eligible, and will receive a rebate value equivalent to a 26kWh battery.
*
* This should have been sent to you from PG&E or SCE confirming that your battery system is connected to the grid.
 
 

Future Program Participation Survey

 
 

Residential Battery Rebate Program Application Terms & Conditions

 
By submitting this application, APPLICANT agrees to the following terms and conditions:

  1. APPLICANT must be a 3CE residential customer residing at an address within 3CE’s service territory.
  2. APPLICANT agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 3CE and its agents, employees, or representatives from all claims, demands, and liabilities, including bodily injury claims arising out of or in connection with the APPLICANT’s participation in the Program. Neither 3CE nor APPLICANT shall be liable to the other for incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages.
  3. Submittal of this Application does not commit 3CE to any financial obligation to APPLICANT. 3CE will only commit to award funds to APPLICANT upon written confirmation that all program eligibility conditions are met and all required documents and information pertaining to this Application have been provided to 3CE. The Program is on a first-come, first served basis until funding is depleted.
  4. 3CE reserves the right to discontinue the Program at any time for any or no reason and remove all available, non-reserved funds.
  5. 3CE reserves the right to change the requirements and/or due dates as may be necessary.
  6. 3CE reserves the right to consider factors other than those specified within this Application and to request additional information from APPLICANT that are pertinent to the Program.
  7. 3CE reserves the right to reject any or all applications received in relation to the Program.
  8. 3CE does not issue a 1099 for the rebate and 3CE cannot offer tax advice of any kind. It is APPLICANT'S responsibility to contact a tax professional regarding the taxability of the provided rebate.
  9. APPLICANT agrees to remain enrolled in 3CE service for a minimum of 24 consecutive months following the battery purchase date.
  10. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California, without reference to its conflicts of law provisions. Any dispute, or claim arising out of relating to this Agreement, or breach thereof shall be venued in Monterey County.
  11. These terms may be modified at any time in accordance with any legal or regulatory directive.
  12. APPLICANT certifies that all information provided as part of this Application, including any attachments, are true and correct.
  13. APPLICANT certifies that the installed battery system was purchased new and unused. Battery systems categorized as resale units, rebuilt, refurbished, or worn do not qualify under this program. APPLICANT must present proof of purchase, and any other requested documentation to 3CE in order to qualify. Battery system must be installed and utilized residentially in accordance with eligibility guidelines stated on the website at time of application submission.
  14. APPLICANT certifies the following: I verify the battery system works, and know how to operate it and maintain it in a safe and reliable manner. I agree to follow the Manufacturer’s operational instructions, specifications, obtained any requisite permits, consents and complied with relevant laws, regulations, and building codes and standards required to operate and install the battery system.
  15. APPLICANT agrees to discharge at least 50% of battery system capacity daily between the hours of 4:00PM and 9:00PM for the life of the battery system.
  16. APPLICANT agrees to enroll in Texture’s battery performance tracking program and remain enrolled for the life of the battery. APPLICANT grants 3CE access and rights to data collected via Texture for purposes of research, evaluation, monitoring, and reporting. APPLICANT agrees to Texture’s privacy and data collection policy in order to participate in the program.
  17. APPLICANT certifies that APPLICANT has disclosed any additional funding anticipated or received to fund the battery system’s purchase and installation. Eligible costs include cost of the battery system, cost of installation materials, cost of installation labor, and any additional eligible costs stated in the rebate eligibility guidelines. APPLICANT understands that the final rebate amount issued can be up to but not exceeding 100% eligible project costs, minus any current or prospective financial incentives or rebates from additional funding sources (“Net Eligible Cost”).