Home Battery Incentives by State (2026)
The landscape changed on January 1, 2026: the federal 25D credit (30% of system cost) is gone for purchased systems. What remains is a patchwork of state, utility, and virtual-power-plant programs — some of them substantial. This page tracks the major ones.
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Last verified: June 2026. These programs change funding rounds, rates, and eligibility constantly — several major ones have waitlists. Always confirm on the official program page (linked) before signing a contract, and ask installers to show program status in writing. Spot a change we missed? Tell us.
Major programs paying in 2026
| State | Program | What it pays (typical) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | SGIP (Self-Generation Incentive Program) | ~$150–$1,000/kWh depending on tier; equity/resiliency tiers pay most | Upfront rebate |
| Massachusetts | ConnectedSolutions | ~$275/kW per summer season (multi-year) | Performance / VPP |
| Connecticut | Energy Storage Solutions | Upfront $/kWh + performance payments | Hybrid |
| Vermont | GMP Bring-Your-Own-Device | Upfront credit per kW enrolled | VPP enrollment |
| North Carolina | Duke Energy PowerPair | Up to ~$9,000 for solar+battery participants | Upfront + VPP |
| Arizona | APS / SRP battery programs | $/kW enrollment incentives | VPP enrollment |
| Utah | Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart | Upfront + annual enrollment payments | VPP enrollment |
| Colorado | Xcel battery programs + state storage rebates | Varies by round | Rebate / VPP |
| Texas | Utility/retailer VPPs (incl. Tesla Electric) | Recurring bill credits for grid events | VPP income |
| New York | Utility storage offerings + NYSERDA rounds | Varies; check current rounds | Rebate / VPP |
| Hawaii | Utility battery grid-services programs (Oahu) | Upfront + bill credits; rounds change | Hybrid |
| Most states | Installer/manufacturer VPPs (Tesla, Enphase, EcoFlow) | Recurring credits where active | VPP income |
Figures are orientation ranges as of June 2026 from program documentation; exact rates depend on utility, tier, and funding round. This page summarizes — official program pages govern.
Incentives by state (detailed guides)
California
Battery rebates, tax credits, and VPP programs in California for 2026.
California incentives →Massachusetts
Battery rebates, tax credits, and VPP programs in Massachusetts for 2026.
Massachusetts incentives →Connecticut
Battery rebates, tax credits, and VPP programs in Connecticut for 2026.
Connecticut incentives →North Carolina
Battery rebates, tax credits, and VPP programs in North Carolina for 2026.
North Carolina incentives →Don't forget the non-battery levers
- State tax credits for solar (separate from batteries) survive in several states — they affect whole-system math if you're doing solar+storage.
- Net metering / export rates determine whether a battery earns money daily or just sits as insurance — ask for your utility's current tariff.
- Lease/PPA structures can still capture the federal 48E commercial credit via third-party ownership: how that works.
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