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California solar, battery, and EV charger incentives
Plan around solar billing rules, storage value, EV charging, and wildfire shutoff readiness.
Best places to start
- home batteries
- EV charger rebates
- wildfire backup planning
- solar plus storage
What to check first
- Check your utility territory and current electric rate plan.
- Compare battery value for backup and time-of-use savings.
- Ask installers how the system behaves during public safety power shutoffs.
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