Solar Rebates in Los Angeles, California (2026)

Los Angeles homeowners installing solar in 2026 stack the federal 25D credit (30% uncapped) with California state incentives and local LADWP utility programs. LADWP — the largest municipal utility in the United States — operates a separate Solar Incentive Program from the broader California SGIP and TECH Clean California programs. LADWP customers do NOT qualify for SGIP (which covers PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, SCG only). Instead, LADWP runs its own Solar Energy Affordability Program (SEAP) for income-qualified residents. Beyond LADWP territory — Pasadena, Glendale, Long Beach, Santa Monica, and most of LA County — customers fall under SCE territory and access SGIP, TECH Clean California, and SCE-specific charger and battery programs. Los Angeles solar payback averages 6–8 years given the strong sun resource (~5.6 kWh/m²/day insolation), high retail rates ($0.30+/kWh peak under TOU), and combined federal + state + utility stacking.

Los Angeles solar programs available

Federal 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit (30%)
LADWP Solar Incentive Program (LADWP territory)
SCE SGIP Battery Storage (SCE territory)
TECH Clean California (heat pump/HPWH — SCE territory only)
California Property Tax Exclusion for Solar
LA County PACE Financing

Full program details, dollar amounts, and stacking math: California solar rebates.

Los Angeles-specific FAQ

LADWP vs SCE — which utility am I on? +

LADWP serves the City of Los Angeles proper (most of 90001-90099 zip codes plus parts of West LA, Sherman Oaks, Sylmar, San Pedro). SCE serves Long Beach, Pasadena (Pasadena Water and Power has separate territory), Glendale (Glendale Water and Power), Santa Monica (SCE), and most surrounding LA County. Check your utility bill — the address line on top identifies the wires utility.

Why does LADWP have different programs? +

LADWP is a municipal utility owned by the City of Los Angeles, not regulated by the CPUC. Statewide programs like SGIP and TECH Clean California cover only CPUC-regulated investor-owned utilities (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, SCG). LADWP runs its own analogous programs at different incentive levels.

How does NEM 3.0 affect LA solar? +

NEM 3.0 applies to SCE and SDG&E customers. LADWP runs separate net metering with different export rates. Both effectively make battery storage important for fast payback.

Best installer search for LA? +

Use SCE's SGIP Trade Professional Directory if on SCE. For LADWP customers, search the LADWP Approved Contractor List at ladwp.com.

Federal pathway

The federal 25D 25D Credit (30% of cost, no cap) applies to Los Angeles solar installations regardless of city or state. See the 25D guide for filing instructions and forms.