Clean Power Alliance Customers · SCE Territory
Your Solar Goes Dark When the Grid Goes Down. Clean Power Alliance Pays Up to $3,500 to Fix That.
Most solar panels shut off during an outage. If you're a Clean Power Alliance customer with solar, CPA will pay up to $3,500 toward a home battery that keeps your lights on. Homes in frequent shutoff areas get the most.
Rebate paid by Clean Power Alliance to qualifying customers. Funding is first-come, first-served. Amounts per CPA as of September 2026.
What should you know about the Clean Power Alliance battery rebate?
Solar With Watts installs home batteries for Clean Power Alliance homeowners across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Here are the three questions we hear most.
How much is the Clean Power Alliance battery rebate?
Up to $3,500. Every Clean Power Alliance customer gets $2,000. Homes in frequent shutoff areas add $1,250, and Medical Baseline or CARE customers add $250.
Do I qualify for the Clean Power Alliance battery rebate?
You likely qualify if Clean Power Alliance supplies your power, your home has solar or is getting it, and you don't already have a battery.
Can I stack the rebate with the energy community discount?
Yes. If your address is in an energy community, the Maxwell Power prepaid discount and the Clean Power Alliance rebate can both apply to the same battery.
Rebate amounts and rules are set by Clean Power Alliance and were current as of September 2026. The energy community discount depends on your address. We check both before you sign anything.
How much does the Clean Power Alliance Sun Storage Rebate pay?
The Clean Power Alliance Sun Storage Rebate pays up to $3,500 per home. Every eligible customer gets a $2,000 base rebate, up from $750 before September 1, 2026. Your address and bill assistance status can add up to $1,500 more.
| Incentive | Amount | Who gets it | How to check |
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| Base Incentive | $2,000 | Every eligible Clean Power Alliance residential customer | Look for "Clean Power Alliance" as the generation provider on your SCE bill |
| Reliability+ Incentive | +$1,250 | Homes in areas often hit by Public Safety Power Shutoffs | Enter your address on CPA's Reliability+ map |
| Medical Qualified Incentive | +$250 | Customers on SCE's Medical Baseline allowance | Shown on your SCE bill |
| Income Qualified Incentive | +$250 | Customers on CARE or FERA bill assistance, or Medical Baseline | Shown on your SCE bill |
| Maximum per home | $3,500 | Base + Reliability+ + one $250 tier. Medical and Income incentives can't be combined. | |
Source: Clean Power Alliance Sun Storage Rebate, updated September 29, 2026. † Want to see what this does to your battery cost? Run your numbers in the Powerwall Calculator.
What will your home most likely get?
$2,000
Clean Power Alliance customer, outside a frequent shutoff area
$3,250
Clean Power Alliance customer in a Reliability+ shutoff area
$3,500
Reliability+ area plus Medical Baseline, CARE or FERA
Funding is first-come, first-served. Once Clean Power Alliance's rebate budget is fully reserved, new applications go on a waitlist.
Reserving early locks your spot. A reservation lasts one year, with up to two 3-month extensions. You can apply before installing, or up to three months after.
The check comes after install. Clean Power Alliance pays within 6 to 8 weeks of approving your claim, per the program handbook.
Who qualifies for the Clean Power Alliance battery rebate?
You qualify if Clean Power Alliance supplies your electricity and you're adding a battery to solar you already have, or to new solar. Here's the full checklist from Clean Power Alliance's program rules.
The eligibility checklist
- You're a Clean Power Alliance residential customer and the account holder at the address. Customers who buy power directly from SCE don't qualify.
- Your battery is paired with solar. Existing solar counts. So does solar installed at the same time.
- You don't already have a working battery at the home.
- The battery is on Clean Power Alliance's eligible list and holds at least 5 kWh. A single Tesla Powerwall 3 stores 13.5 kWh.
- The battery is set to use half its capacity each day. It powers your home through the evening and recharges from your solar.
- You're on net metering or the Solar Billing Plan before the rebate is paid. Most SCE solar homes already are.
- A CSLB-licensed contractor installs it. Our installs are under CSLB license 1065773.
- Renting? You'll need the owner's approval. Condo and townhome owners may need HOA approval.
Are you a Clean Power Alliance customer?
Check your SCE bill. If Clean Power Alliance is your power provider, your bill shows a separate section of Clean Power Alliance generation charges.
SCE still delivers your power, reads your meter and sends the bill. Clean Power Alliance buys the electricity.
Not sure? Book a free call and we'll check your bill with you.
Which cities does Clean Power Alliance serve?
Clean Power Alliance serves 36 cities plus the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Solar With Watts installs home batteries across both counties.
Los Angeles County
- Agoura Hills
- Alhambra
- Arcadia
- Beverly Hills
- Calabasas
- Carson
- Claremont
- Culver City
- Downey
- Hawaiian Gardens
- Hawthorne
- Hermosa Beach
- La Cañada Flintridge
- Lynwood
- Malibu
- Manhattan Beach
- Monrovia
- Paramount
- Redondo Beach
- Rolling Hills Estates
- Santa Monica
- Sierra Madre
- South Pasadena
- Temple City
- West Hollywood
- Westlake Village
- Whittier
- Unincorporated LA County
Ventura County
- Camarillo
- Moorpark
- Ojai
- Oxnard
- Port Hueneme
- Santa Paula
- Simi Valley
- Thousand Oaks
- Ventura
- Unincorporated Ventura County
Source: Clean Power Alliance communities, as of October 2026. Some households in these cities have opted out of Clean Power Alliance and buy power from SCE instead. Your bill is the final word.
How does the prepaid discount stack with the Clean Power Alliance rebate?
They come from two different places, so you can get both. Maxwell Power takes a large discount off your battery upfront. Clean Power Alliance then pays you up to $3,500 after it's installed. Homes in an energy community get an extra discount on top.
Maxwell Power prepaid discount
Large upfront discount
Every Clean Power Alliance home gets a big discount off the battery the day you sign. Homes in an energy community get an additional discount.
Your exact amount depends on your address. We check it before you sign anything.
Clean Power Alliance rebate
Up to $3,500
$2,000 for every eligible customer, plus $1,250 in frequent shutoff areas and $250 for Medical Baseline, CARE or FERA customers.
Clean Power Alliance pays it to you within 6 to 8 weeks of approving your claim.
| Savings layer | Who provides it | Amount | When you get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepaid discount | Maxwell Power | Large upfront discount | Taken off the price at signing |
| Energy community discount | Maxwell Power | Additional discount | At signing, for qualifying addresses |
| Base Incentive | Clean Power Alliance | $2,000 | 6–8 weeks after your claim is approved |
| Reliability+ Incentive | Clean Power Alliance | +$1,250 | Same check, frequent shutoff areas only |
| Medical or Income Qualified | Clean Power Alliance | +$250 | Same check, one tier only |
Rebate figures: Clean Power Alliance Sun Storage Rebate, updated September 29, 2026. Prepaid plan details: Maxwell Power prepaid solar + battery. † See your cost after both in the Powerwall Calculator.
How does the Maxwell Power prepaid plan work?
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Day one
You get the discount upfront
The prepaid discount comes off your price when you sign. You can pay in cash or finance it.
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Years 1–6
Maxwell Power takes care of it
Maxwell Power owns, insures, monitors and maintains the battery. You get the backup power and the savings.
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After year 6
It becomes 100% yours
Ownership transfers to you at no extra cost. No buyout, no balloon payment.
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If you sell
The buyer takes it over
The agreement transfers with the home, so the next owner picks up where you left off.
Already have solar? This is the simplest way to add a battery: the discount comes off first, then the Clean Power Alliance check arrives after install. See your cost after rebates →
How do you get the Clean Power Alliance battery rebate?
You apply for the rebate yourself, and we help with every form along the way. Reserve it early, because Clean Power Alliance funds it first-come, first-served. Here's the whole process in six steps.
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We do it
Check your address and bill
We confirm you're a Clean Power Alliance customer, check the Reliability+ shutoff map, and see if your address is in an energy community.
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We do it
Design your battery
We size the battery around your home and existing solar, then show you your price with the prepaid discount applied.
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You submit it · we help
Reserve your rebate
You submit Clean Power Alliance's reservation form. We fill in the contractor details with you. Clean Power Alliance replies within about a week.
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We do it
Install and connect
A licensed crew installs your battery and sets it up to meet the program's daily-use rule. Then SCE approves the connection.
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You submit it · we help
Submit your claim
Once SCE approves the connection, you send Clean Power Alliance the claim form. We help you gather the install paperwork it asks for.
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Clean Power Alliance
Get your rebate check
Clean Power Alliance pays you within 6 to 8 weeks of approving your claim. That's up to $3,500, on top of the discount you already got.
Sources: Clean Power Alliance Sun Storage Rebate and program handbook. Reservations last one year, with up to two 3-month extensions.
Clean Power Alliance Customers
Keep the Lights On Next Shutoff. See What It Costs You After Rebates.
Enter your SCE bill and what you want to keep running. The Powerwall Calculator shows how many batteries your home needs and how long they'll last in an outage. We'll follow up with your price after the prepaid discount and your Clean Power Alliance rebate.
Calculate My Cost After Rebates →Free · No credit pull · About 2 minutes · No obligation
What do homeowners ask about the Clean Power Alliance battery rebate?
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from Clean Power Alliance customers in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
How much is the Clean Power Alliance battery rebate?
Up to $3,500 per home. Every eligible Clean Power Alliance customer gets $2,000. Homes in Reliability+ shutoff areas get another $1,250, and Medical Baseline, CARE or FERA customers get $250 more.
Who is eligible for the Clean Power Alliance Sun Storage Rebate?
Clean Power Alliance residential customers adding a new battery to new or existing solar. You can't already have a working battery, and customers who buy power directly from SCE don't qualify.
How do I know if I'm a Clean Power Alliance customer?
Check your SCE bill. Clean Power Alliance customers see a separate section of Clean Power Alliance generation charges. SCE still delivers your power and sends the bill.
Do I need solar panels to get the Clean Power Alliance battery rebate?
Yes. The battery has to be paired with solar. Solar you already have counts, and so does new solar installed at the same time as the battery.
Can I get the Clean Power Alliance rebate if I already have solar?
Yes. Homes with existing solar and no battery are the best fit for this rebate. The battery charges from the panels you already own. Use our Powerwall Calculator to estimate your savings.
Can I combine the Clean Power Alliance rebate with the prepaid lease discount?
Yes. The Maxwell Power prepaid discount comes off your price at signing, and Clean Power Alliance pays its rebate after install. Homes in an energy community get an additional discount. Use our Powerwall Calculator to estimate your savings.
What is the Clean Power Alliance Reliability+ incentive?
It's an extra $1,250 for homes in areas often hit by Public Safety Power Shutoffs. You can check your address on Clean Power Alliance's Reliability+ map.
Who applies for the rebate, me or the installer?
You do. The homeowner submits Clean Power Alliance's reservation and claim forms. We help you with the paperwork and give you the contractor details the forms ask for.
How long does it take to get the Clean Power Alliance rebate check?
About 6 to 8 weeks after Clean Power Alliance approves your claim. You send the claim after your battery is installed and SCE approves the connection.
Will my battery still give me backup power if it runs every day?
Yes. The program asks the battery to use half its capacity each day, and your solar recharges it. The rest can stay in reserve for outages.
Is the Clean Power Alliance battery rebate still available?
Yes, as of September 2026. Funding is first-come, first-served, and new applications go on a waitlist once funds are fully reserved. A reservation holds your spot for one year.
Rebate rules and amounts: Clean Power Alliance Sun Storage Rebate (updated September 29, 2026) and CPA's rebate FAQ.
Not a Clean Power Alliance customer? Here's what's available for you.
This rebate is only for Clean Power Alliance customers with solar. If that's not you, one of these is a better fit.
You buy power directly from SCE
SCE has its own rebate on portable power stations for customers in shutoff-prone areas.
SCE portable power rebate →You're a PG&E customer
PG&E pays $7,500 toward a home battery for qualifying addresses with frequent shutoffs.
PG&E $7,500 battery rebate →You don't have solar yet
New solar installed with your battery still qualifies. Start by seeing what size system your home needs.
Solar Panel Estimator →Another utility
SDG&E, SMUD or elsewhere in California? See how many batteries your home needs and what's available where you live.
Powerwall Calculator →The Maxwell Power prepaid plan is available statewide, whatever your utility. Homes in an energy community get an additional discount.
Your Solar Should Keep Working When the Grid Doesn't.
Clean Power Alliance will pay up to $3,500 toward the battery that makes it happen, and the prepaid discount comes off before that. Funding is first-come, first-served, so check your home now.
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