Haven Energy Offers Low-income Californians Free Solar + Storage Under SGIP Equity Program

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Haven Energy has announced a first-of-its-kind program that completely removes the financial barrier to solar and battery system adoption in California. Leveraging California's $280 million Self-Generation Incentive Program Residential Solar ⁘ Storage Equity (SGIP RSSE), Haven is offering qualifying low-to-moderate income homeowners free solar and home battery systems — at no cost.

This offer is achieved through Haven's unique financial structure: the company will own the equipment and collect state rebates, tax credits and demand response revenues, while the homeowners benefit from lower monthly electric bills and backup power during outages.

The initiative tackles two major challenges: the steep upfront costs of residential solar and battery purchases and installations — averaging over $20,000 in 2025 — and the increasing demand for energy in California. By covering these costs directly rather than requiring homeowners to pay out of pocket and wait for reimbursement, Haven will open an immediate pathway to energy resilience for underserved communities. Once their system is installed, a homeowner will be able to store solar energy in their battery to draw from when time-of-use rates are at their peak, reducing monthly utility bills by up to 90%, or to power their homes during outages or Public Safety Power Shut-off (PSPS).

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