Programa de asistencia para generadores
Save $300 on a new fuel generator or $525 on a new portable power station.
The 2026 Generator Assistance Program is now open for new rebate requests. Qualified customers will receive an email or letter in the mail with more information starting in February.
Please click on the button below to submit a rebate application.
Help Available for Qualified Customers
One of our last-resort measures to protect against wildfires is a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). To help prepare you and your family for a possible PSPS, SDG&E is offering rebates on qualified purchases made in California of select generators and portable power stations.
- A reliable fuel generator will keep your household ready for any power outages, while a portable power station will provide backup power to household electrical devices or small appliances.
- All eligible customers now have the choice of how to receive a rebate, through either:
- A post-purchase rebate application, which allows you to choose from a larger selection of qualified models and retailers and then submit an online application for a rebate check by mail OR
- An instant rebate coupon, which provides an instant discount at the point of purchase on a smaller selection of qualified models from two retailers.
Eligibility for this Rebate Offer
- You must be a current SDG&E electric customer who is also Medical Baseline or Access and Functional Needs.
- You must reside in a High Fire Threat District (HFTD) Tier 2 or 3 and have experienced one or more Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
- This offer is limited to one fuel generator and one portable power station rebate per household, for purchases made in California in 2026 of qualified brand-new models.
- Please note: Eligible fuel generators must be listed as California CARB compliant, have a CO (carbon monoxide) sensor, and have a CO (carbon monoxide) shut off feature. Fuel generators without these specifications and/or features will not be eligible for a rebate.
- If you have already received a rebate in a previous program year, you are No eligible to receive an additional rebate through this program.
How to Participate in this Offer
Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria listed above. Complete and submit your online rebate application, along with proof of purchase.*
*Proof of purchase must include an itemized receipt clearly displaying all the information below:
- Fecha de compra
- Retailer information
- Product model and/or SKU information
- Precio al por menor
- Purchase price (showing any other discounts received)
- Purchased in California
Más Información
For additional questions about this instant rebate offer, email us at [email protected].
For more information on wildfire safety and preparedness, visit our Página de seguridad contra incendios forestales.
Preguntas Frecuentes
Below is a list of frequently asked questions and answers about these rebates.
You can still receive a rebate of $300 on select fuel generators or $150 on select portable power stations. Visit our Programa de asistencia para generadores para obtener más información.
Qualifying customers must meet all requirements listed in the “Eligibility for this Rebate Offer: section above. All qualifying customers will be sent an email or letter with an explanation of how to apply for a rebate.
Each qualifying household is eligible to receive one fuel generator and one portable power station rebate (unless you have already received a rebate for that product).
Visite nuestra página de Electric Generator Safety page to learn more about usage and safety for generators and portable power stations.