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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.
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Applicant Information
Applicant Name
First Name
*
First Name is required.
Last Name
*
Last Name is required.
Customer Type
*
Single Family
Multifamily
Organization Name
*
Organization Name is required.
Installation Address (where the battery storage system is installed)
Address Line1
*
Address is required.
Address Line2
City
*
City is required.
State
*
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State is required.
Zipcode
*
Zipcode is required.
County
*
Monterey County
San Benito County
San Luis Obispo County
Santa Barbara County
Santa Cruz County
County is required.
Is your Installation Address the same as your Mailing Address?
Yes, copy my Physical Address to my Mailing Address
Mailing Address
Address Line1
*
Address is required.
Address Line2
City
*
City is required.
State
*
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State is required.
Zipcode
*
Zipcode is required.
County
*
County is required.
Primary Phone
*
Phone number is required.
Enter a valid phone number (e.g., (123) 456-7890).
Email
*
Email is required.
Invalid email format.
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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)
*
Yes
No
Is your account medical baseline?
*
Yes
No
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Household Income
How many people are in your household?
*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Please select at least one.
What is your combined household annual income?
*
Less than $30,120
More than $30,120
Less than $40,880
More than $40,880
Less than $51,640
More than $51,640
Less than $62,400
More than $62,400
Less than $73,160
More than $73,160
Less than $83,920
More than $83,920
Less than $94,680
More than $94,680
Less than $105,440
More than $105,440
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Household Income
Please upload a photo/copy of your most recent redacted 1040 tax form.
*
Please upload your most recent 1040 tax form
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Project Information
Do you have rooftop solar?
*
Yes
No
Did you switch from NEM 1.0 or NEM 2.0 to Net Billing Tariff (NBT) for this rebate?
*
Yes
No
Are you currently enrolled in the Net Billing Tariff (NBT)?
*
Yes
No
When did you enroll in the Net Billing Tariff (NBT)?
*
NBT Enrollment date is required.
Battery Manufacturer
*
Battery Manufacturer.
Battery Model
*
Battery Model is required.
Battery size (round to the nearest kWh)
*
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Over 26
Rebate available for batteries 5kWh and above. Batteries over 26kWh are eligible, and will receive a rebate value equivalent to a 26kWh battery.
What is the size of your battery? (kWh)
*
Size of Battery is required.
Total Project Cost
*
Total Project Cost is required.
Date of Battery Installation
*
Date of Battery Installation is required.
Please upload an itemized installation invoice.
*
Please upload an itemized installation invoice
Upload permission to operate letter (PTO).
*
This should have been sent to you from PG&E or SCE confirming that your battery system is connected to the grid.
Please upload permission to operate letter (PTO)
What other battery rebates are you applying for or have you already received for this project?
*
Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) battery storage program(s)
Other (please specify)
None
Please select at least one
Other is required.
SGIP rebate amount:
*
SGIP rebate amount is required.
PG&E rebate amount:
*
PG&E rebate amount is required.
Other rebate amount:
*
Other rebate amount is required.
Please confirm that the battery system is programmed to discharge daily.
*
Yes, the battery system is programmed to discharge daily.
Please confirm
What is the percent of capacity for daily discharge?
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Please confirm that you will enroll with the Texture performance tracking program when you receive email notice within two weeks.
*
Yes, I will enroll with the Texture performance tracking program.
Please Select
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Future Program Participation Survey
How did you hear about this Energy Program? (Please check all that apply)
*
Friend/Family/Colleague, Word-of-Mouth
Ecology Action, Green Light Labs LLC, Community Environmental Council, and/or Regeneración
Email Newsletter
Social Media
Radio Advertisement
Online Advertisement
3CE Staff
My Local City/County Government
Other
Please select at least one
Are you interested in helping others benefit from 3CE Energy Programs? (Please check all that apply)
*
Yes, I am interested in sharing a written testimonial about my experience with Central Coast Community Energy programs.
Yes, I am interested in being contacted by a Central Coast Community Energy staff member to discuss photograph or video opportunities that could help promote energy programs to others in my community.
Yes, I am interested in learning more about becoming an ambassador for Central Coast Community Energy programs so I can share the latest information through my personal or professional networks.
No, I am not interested.
Please select at least one
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Residential Battery Rebate Program Application Terms & Conditions
By submitting this application, APPLICANT agrees to the following terms and conditions:
APPLICANT must be a 3CE residential customer residing at an address within 3CE’s service territory.
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.
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.
3CE reserves the right to discontinue the Program at any time for any or no reason and remove all available, non-reserved funds.
3CE reserves the right to change the requirements and/or due dates as may be necessary.
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.
3CE reserves the right to reject any or all applications received in relation to the Program.
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.
APPLICANT agrees to remain enrolled in 3CE service for a minimum of 24 consecutive months following the battery purchase date.
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.
These terms may be modified at any time in accordance with any legal or regulatory directive.
APPLICANT certifies that all information provided as part of this Application, including any attachments, are true and correct.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”).
By clicking here, I state that I have read and acknowledged the terms and conditions of this application.
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The maximum total for all uploaded files is 25 MB per form submission (not per file upload field). If your files exceed this limit, please compress each file with
Adobe Compressor
. You may also email your files individually, in a link or zip folder to
programs@3ce.org
.
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