How to Find Your Utility Rebate (2026 Finder Guide)
Most US utilities run rebate programs but they are not advertised consistently. The fastest path: visit DSIRE (programs.dsireusa.org) — the federal/state/utility incentive database — and filter by your zip code and technology. Cross-check with your utility website Energy Programs section. For income-qualified rebates, check your state energy office HEEHRA portal. For EV charger and battery rebates, check your specific utility (PG&E, SCE, ConEd, etc.) since these vary widely.
Step 1: DSIRE Database Lookup
Visit programs.dsireusa.org. Enter your zip code. Filter by technology (solar, heat pump, EV, battery, geothermal). Returns federal, state, and utility programs for your area. DSIRE updates roughly weekly but lags utility program changes by 4–8 weeks.
Step 2: Your Utility Website
Most utilities have an "Energy Programs," "Save Energy," or "Rebates" section. Major examples: pge.com/savings, sce.com/rebates, coned.com/savings, duke-energy.com/rebates. Look for residential rebate landing pages.
Step 3: State Energy Office
Your state energy office administers HEEHRA, HOMES, and any state-level cash rebates. Search "[state name] energy office HEEHRA." Most have a unified application portal.
Step 4: ClaimWatt State and Tech Pages
For curated, current rebate stacks by state and technology, use the state hub pages on ClaimWatt — federal + state + top utility programs in one view.
Step 5: Installer Quotes
Reputable installers know local rebates and apply them as point-of-sale. Get 3 quotes — installer rebate knowledge is uneven, and one installer may have access to a program another does not.