Solar Rebates in Sacramento, California (2026)

Sacramento sits in SMUD service territory — one of the largest community-owned utilities in the United States. SMUD operates separate solar and battery programs from the broader California SGIP and TECH Clean California (which cover only CPUC-regulated utilities). SMUD's Solar Match program pairs each kWh of customer solar with kWh from utility-scale solar at a below-retail rate. SMUD also runs SmartHome AC + heat pump rebates and Storage Smart for residential battery. Sacramento solar resource (~5.5 kWh/m²/day) is similar to LA — strong production with hot summer cooling demand making solar+battery+heat-pump stacks economically attractive.

Sacramento solar programs available

Federal 25D (30%)
SMUD Solar Match (alternative to NEM)
SMUD Storage Smart Battery Rebate
SMUD SmartHome Heat Pump
California Property Tax Exclusion

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

Sacramento-specific FAQ

SMUD vs PG&E for solar? +

SMUD is the local utility — Sacramento residents are SMUD customers, not PG&E. SMUD runs its own solar and battery programs separate from CPUC-regulated programs.

SMUD Solar Match — what is it? +

A net-metering alternative where customer solar is paired with utility-scale solar at favorable rates. Functions similarly to NEM but with SMUD-specific accounting.

TECH Clean California in Sacramento? +

No — TECH covers only PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, SCG territories. SMUD runs separate heat pump rebates.

Federal pathway

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