Frequently asked questions.

By integrating solar + battery storage with the switch to electric appliances, you can generate and store your own electricity and use it when you need it most—without paying costly peak usage rates. Installing solar panels in combination with battery storage can also provide peace of mind by ensuring you have a backup energy source during power outages or peak usage times.

Yes, there are various incentives and rebates available for installing solar panels and battery storage. These incentives can be layered with GoGreen Financing to significantly reduce the overall cost of your clean energy project. Check with local and state programs, as well as federal tax credits, for the most current opportunities.

To get started with financing clean energy upgrades, including bundled solar and battery storage, you can check out eligible equipment by visiting the Explore Project Possibilities pages on the GoGreen Financing website. You can also find a contractor through our network to assist with your project.

When Californians decarbonize, this often means switching from a gas-fueled piece of equipment to an electric-fueled alternative. Installing bundled solar and battery storage makes this shift more affordable in the long run by empowering you to generate your own electricity to fuel your home’s equipment. By storing solar energy to fuel the home, you can save money on your electricity bill and reduce your reliance on traditional power sources.

GoGreen Home offers financing options for clean energy solutions including bundled solar and battery storage, battery storage for preexisting solar, EV chargers, and solar water heating. These upgrades allow homeowners to generate and store their own electricity, which increases energy savings and peace of mind.

You must use GoGreen Home’s itemized invoice template when submitting projects to GoGreen Home. You can find the invoice template along with other forms on the GoGreen Home Contractor Resources page under “Project forms.”

GoGreen Home projects must comply with local permitting requirements. Please contact your local permitting authority to determine if your project requires a permit.

Yes, every project's paperwork (submitted invoice, certificate of completion, completed permits, safety test results, etc.) will be reviewed to ensure compliance with state and GoGreen Home regulations. For a smaller portion of projects, field verifications may be conducted at the property within 180 days of the loan being enrolled to verify that the eligible measures were installed according to program regulations.

Interest rates vary by lender and are based on the length of the term and/or the borrower’s credit history. All lenders have reduced their interest rates in exchange for the benefits provided to them by the GoGreen Home program. Current rates can be found on the GoGreen Home Energy Financing Lending Options chart or through the interactive module on the Find Finance Options page. The maximum interest rate for GoGreen Home loans is capped at the interest rate on new 10-year Treasury bonds plus 750 basis points (which is equal to 7.5%). For example, if the interest rate on the new 10-year Treasury bond is 3%, then the interest rate on GoGreen Home loans cannot exceed 10.5% (3% + 7.5%).

Any measure listed on the Eligible Energy Measures table may be financed through GoGreen Home as long as it meets the stated requirements (for example, ENERGY STAR certified or Title 24). Expenses that are legally and practically necessary to complete the installation of an energy measure can also be included—things like permits, safety testing, electrical panel upgrades and patching. Additionally, 30% of the total financed amount can be used for home improvements not related to energy upgrades, such as remodeling and landscaping. Please note: Financing for certain electric upgrades including convection electric ovens, air conditioning units, cool roofs and more is available ONLY to customers who receive electricity from PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E. For more details refer to the Eligible Energy Measures table linked above.