PG&E will pay up to $300 toward a portable backup battery for customers in its wildfire-risk areas, and up to $200 more for households on its CARE or FERA discount rates. The catch is time: on its program page, the utility says approximately 125 rebates remained as of October 15, 2026, first come, first served.
The second catch is size. PG&E only accepts batteries between 290Wh and 1,000Wh, and it calls the 1kWh ceiling “a strict limit.” Most of today’s popular “1kWh” power stations are 1,024Wh or more, so they miss it. Here is who qualifies, which models fit, and how to apply before the money runs out.
- Check your address first on PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Progress Map: a green bubble means you pre-qualify.
- Buy a battery between 290Wh and 1,000Wh, not bundled with solar panels, then apply once it is delivered.
- Funds can run out before you apply. Move fast, and buy a battery you would want even without the rebate.
Who qualifies
You need an active residential or business PG&E account at an address that meets at least one of these conditions, according to the program page:
High Fire-Threat District
Your address is in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 High Fire-Threat District (HFTD).
High Fire Risk Area
Your address is in a High Fire Risk Area (HFRA), as mapped by PG&E.
EPSS circuit
Your home is served by a circuit with Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings, which can shut power off automatically when something touches a line.
To check, enter your address on PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Progress Map and open the “Backup Power Solutions” tab. It is one rebate per account. Customers who already took part in PG&E’s Portable Battery Program or the Disability Disaster Access and Resources program are excluded under the program’s terms.
The 1,000Wh cutoff: which power stations miss it
PG&E is blunt about it: a 1,024Wh, 1,057Wh or 2,000Wh battery is over the limit. That rules out a whole class of best sellers by just a few watt-hours, and a few small models fall under the 290Wh floor.
Too big
- BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini: 1,004.8Wh, over by less than 5Wh.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic, BLUETTI Elite 100 V2, Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, Jackery HomePower 1000 v2: 1,024Wh.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: 1,070Wh.
Too small
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus: 286Wh.
- BLUETTI Elite 30 V2: 288Wh.
- Jackery Explorer 300 v2: 288Wh. The original Explorer 300, at 293Wh, does qualify.
The rule is about the battery’s rated capacity in watt-hours, so read the spec sheet, not the model name. A “1000” in the name tells you nothing.
Three power stations that fit, and what they cost after the rebate
All three appear on PG&E’s own list of example eligible batteries. Prices are from each brand’s U.S. store on October 24, 2026; the table below updates live. The rebate cannot exceed what you paid, and tax and shipping are not covered.
Jackery Explorer 300: 293Wh
Jackery Explorer 300
293Wh · 300W output · Lowest tracked: $259 (Oct 15)
293Wh and 300W of output.
See the deal on Jackery Read our reviewAt $289 on October 24, the Explorer 300 costs less than the $300 rebate, so an eligible customer can get back what they paid, before tax and shipping. It is a small unit: by our estimate, it runs a Wi-Fi router for about 12 hours or a CPAP with its heated humidifier (56W) for about 4.5 hours. Our Explorer 300 review has the details.
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro: 768Wh
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
768Wh · 800W output · Lowest tracked: $349 (Oct 7)
768Wh LiFePO4 and 800W of output.
See the deal on EcoFlow Read our reviewAt $389 on October 24, the RIVER 2 Pro comes to about $89 after the $300 rebate, and CARE or FERA households can get up to its full price back. EcoFlow rates it at 768Wh (PG&E’s list shows 716Wh; both are inside the window). By our estimate, it runs a fridge for about 5 hours, a CPAP for about 11 hours or a router for more than a day. See our RIVER 2 Pro review.
BLUETTI Pioneer Na: 900Wh
BLUETTI Pioneer Na
900Wh · 1,500W output · Lowest tracked: $700 (Oct 20)
900Wh sodium-ion battery and 1,500W of output.
See the deal on BLUETTI Read our reviewThe largest of the three, and the closest to the ceiling without crossing it. At $899 on October 24, it comes to $599 after the rebate, or $399 with the full CARE or FERA amount. Its 1,500W inverter handles a fridge, a microwave on short runs and most small appliances, and by our estimate it keeps a fridge going for about 6 hours. More in our Pioneer Na review.
PG&E’s example list also includes the Jackery Explorer 500 v2, 600 v2, 700 Plus and 880, the BLUETTI AC70, AC70P and AC60, the EcoFlow DELTA 3 1000 Air and RIVER 2 Max, and Anker’s C800 family. A battery that is not on the list can still qualify if it is portable, sits between 290Wh and 1,000Wh and avoids the exclusions; PG&E asks you to email the program to confirm first.
How to apply, step by step
1. Check the map
Enter your address on the Wildfire Safety Progress Map. Green means you pre-qualify; red means you do not.
2. Buy the right battery
New, 290Wh to 1,000Wh, sold on its own. Bundles with solar panels, open-box, refurbished and USB power banks are excluded.
3. Wait for delivery
You cannot apply until the battery has arrived. Keep the receipt showing the retail price, the payment method and the delivery status.
4. Apply before Dec. 31
Submit the application on PG&E’s program page, within 12 months of purchase and no later than December 31, 2026.
Because you apply only after delivery, the rebate is not reserved when you order. If the remaining funds run out in the meantime, PG&E says it will stop accepting applications for 2026.
The three eligible models, side by side
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| Model | Capacity / output | Price now | Per kWh | Lowest tracked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JackeryExplorer 300 | 293Wh · 300W | $289 | $986 | $259 (Oct 15) | Check deal |
 EcoFlowRIVER 2 Pro | 768Wh · 800W | $389 | $507 | $349 (Oct 7) | Check deal |
 BLUETTIPioneer Na | 900Wh · 1,500W | $899 | $999 | $700 (Oct 20) | Check deal |
Prices come from each brand's US store and refresh automatically every few hours (oldest check on this table: Oct 26, 7:29 PM ET). Sale prices can change within the hour; the price in your cart is the one that counts. Prices, not coupon codes: some stores stack extra member or sign-up discounts at checkout.
Not sure how much battery you need? Our power station runtime calculator works it out from your appliances.
Quick answers
How much is the PG&E battery rebate?
Up to $300 per PG&E account, plus up to $200 more for customers on the CARE or FERA programs. The rebate cannot exceed the retail price of the battery, and tax, shipping and add-ons such as solar panels are not covered.
Does a 1,024Wh power station qualify for the PG&E rebate?
No. PG&E only accepts portable batteries between 290Wh and 1,000Wh and calls the 1kWh ceiling a strict limit. A 1,024Wh or 1,070Wh model is over it.
How many PG&E rebates are left?
PG&E said approximately 125 rebates remained as of October 15, 2026. They are paid first come, first served, and applications close once the funds run out or on December 31, 2026.
Originally published: October 24, 2026