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Silicon Valley Power Electrical Upgrades Rebate

Rebate amount
$50 - $6,000
Your qualifying range
$50 – $4,000

Smart Electric Panel: $4,000; $5,000 with the income-qualified (Financial Rate Assistance Program) bonus; $6,000 for LIHEAP-qualified customers. 100 A to 200 A smart panel with automatic load management, projects initiated on or after 2025-07-01, installed by a C-10 electrician, one per service address, ineligible if any program paid part of the panel cost or a panel rebate was received in the previous 5 years; paid by check; apply within 60 days of final permit approval. Main Service Panel Upgrade (add-on): $1,500 plus an income-qualified bonus up to $1,000; existing panel under 200 A, upgraded for a Level 2 EV charger or a gas-to-electric conversion. Prewired circuits for future electric appliances (add-on): $500 per circuit, up to $2,000 for four, plus an income-qualified bonus up to $500 per circuit (SVP's rules page lists up to $4,000 for four circuits; confirm with SVP); eligible appliances are dryer, cooktop/range, EV charger and water heater. Circuit pauser or splitter (add-on): $50 plus an income-qualified bonus up to $100. Add-ons require another SVP home electrification upgrade or EV charging station rebate in progress, licensed or qualified contractor labor only, one rebate per measure per service address every 10 years, and an application within 60 days of permit issuance or purchase; add-on rebates up to $600 arrive as a bill credit, larger ones by check.

This program offers various rebates for electrical upgrades, including panel upgrades, prewiring for future electric appliances, and smart electric panels, with specific eligibility and documentation requirements.

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Guidance

The Silicon Valley Power Electrical Upgrades Rebate provides $50 to $4,000 for residential electrical improvements, including main panel upgrades, smart electric panels, and appliance prewiring. To qualify, upgrades must support home electrification, such as installing a Level 2 EV charger or converting a natural gas appliance to an electric appliance. Bonus incentives are available for income-qualified customers.

Homeowner Tasks

  • Submit the rebate application online

    Apply online at SiliconValleyPower.com/Rebates or submit the PDF application via email/mail within 60 days of the purchase date or final permit approval.

  • Obtain necessary building permits

    Ensure a necessary building permit is secured through the City of Santa Clara Permit Center and provide proof of permit issuance.

  • Verify income assistance enrollment

    If applying for bonus rebates, confirm you are actively enrolled in the Financial Rate Assistance Program (FRAP) or Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) prior to the equipment purchase date.

  • Provide a signed W-9 for third-party payment

    If assigning the rebate payment directly to your contractor or a business, provide a W-9 signed within the last 12 months.

Contractor Tasks

  • Perform work with a valid C-10 license

    All electrical upgrade work must be performed by an electrician holding a valid C-10 license.

  • Capture 'Before' and 'After' photos

    Take photos of both the previous natural gas appliance and the newly installed electric appliance, including clear shots of their manufacturer nameplates (showing serial number, model, manufacture date, and fuel type). Ensure the surrounding area is visible.

  • Provide a fully itemized paid invoice

    The invoice must include the C-10 license number, subtotaled electrical upgrade costs itemized by circuit/panel, and the make and model numbers of the installed appliances or hardware.

  • Provide smart panel local control documentation

    If installing a smart electric panel, provide manufacturer documentation proving access to a local control interface (like a REST API) in case cloud-based monitoring drops.

  • Document complete gas meter removal

    If the customer is applying for the Smart Choice Bonus, provide proof that the existing gas meter to the home was completely removed.

Applications and all required supporting documentation must be submitted within 60 days from the date of purchase or final permit approval.
New construction properties and customers who have previously received a rebate for an electric panel upgrade within the last 5 years are ineligible for this program.
Rebates up to $600 will be issued as a one-time bill credit on the Silicon Valley Power utility bill. Rebates over $600 will be paid by check. Please allow 2 to 3 billing cycles for processing.
Income-qualified customers enrolled in FRAP or LIHEAP prior to the purchase date can unlock significant bonus rebates, up to an additional $1,000 for certain panel upgrades.

Qualification

  • Has income-qualified portion

    Bonus rebates for customers enrolled in Silicon Valley Power's Financial Rate Assistance Program (FRAP) or LIHEAP before the purchase date, with income verified within the prior 12 months: smart panel $5,000 (FRAP) / $6,000 (LIHEAP); main panel bonus up to $1,000; prewired circuits bonus up to $500 per circuit; pauser/splitter bonus up to $100.

Not required: energy star certified equipment · ahri matched pair · income-qualified · pre-approval required · permit required · contractor enrollment required · fuel switching required

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Stackability: Smart electrical panel ($4,000; $5,000 FRAP; $6,000 LIHEAP) is a standalone rebate with no concurrent-rebate requirement, but a panel partly funded by another program is ineligible and so is an address that received a panel rebate in the previous 5 years. Main service panel upgrade ($1,500 plus up to $1,000 income bonus) and prewired circuits ($500 each up to four, plus up to $500 each income bonus) are ADD-ON rebates: "you must have another SVP home electrification upgrade or EV charging station rebate in progress." An SVP EV charging station rebate therefore anchors a panel upgrade on a standalone charger job; a heat pump is not required. A prewired EV circuit cannot be combined with the EV charger rebate for the same appliance. Circuit pausers or splitters: $50 plus up to $100 income bonus after a Level 2 charger or gas-to-electric conversion is installed. Add-ons: one per measure per service address every 10 years, apply within 60 days of permit issuance or purchase. Smart panel: one per service address, apply within 60 days of final permit approval.

Important Dates

Program runs:
July 1, 2025

How to Submit

Apply online through the Silicon Valley Power rebate portal at siliconvalleypower.com/rebates. Alternatively, a PDF form can be requested and submitted via email to SVPResidential@siliconvalleypower.com or mailed to Silicon Valley Power Rebate Program, 881 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

Program Resources

  • Silicon Valley PowerCA
Program PageRebate Form
408-244-7283SVPResidential@siliconvalleypower.com
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Information is provided for reference only and may not reflect the most current program details. Always verify with the program provider before making decisions.