What happened to 30C?
Section 30C, the “Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit,” used to give homeowners a federal tax credit of 30% of the cost of a qualified home EV charger install, up to $1,000, if the home was in an eligible census tract. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21, signed July 4, 2025) moved the credit's end date from December 31, 2032 up to June 30, 2026.
That date has passed. A home charger installed and placed in service after June 30, 2026 does not qualify, so we no longer include the credit in any ChargeWizards price or estimate.
Installed on or before June 30, 2026?
If your charger was placed in service on or before June 30, 2026, you may still be able to claim the credit on your tax return for that year using IRS Form 8911, subject to the credit's other rules (including the eligible census tract requirement). That is a tax-filing question, not an installation question, so please ask your tax preparer.
ChargeWizards can re-send your paid invoice, permit, and final inspection date on request. We are electricians, not tax advisors, and we cannot determine tax eligibility or census-tract status.
Businesses and commercial chargers
The federal 30C credit's end date under the 2025 federal budget law is June 30, 2026, so businesses should not plan on it for new installs. Please confirm your situation with a tax professional. See the IRS 30C page for the official details.
What is still available in the Bay Area
These are the charger programs we could confirm open on each program's official page as of September 26, 2026. Amounts are the program's own “up to” figures, not a promise of what you will receive.
| Program | Who it is for | Amount (as stated) |
|---|---|---|
| PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate (Standard) | PG&E residential customers with a registered EV, including WestLight Energy, CleanPowerSF, and SVCE customers. Apply within 180 days of purchase. | Up to 50% of the purchase price of one approved charger |
| PG&E Rebate Plus (income-qualified) | Income-qualified PG&E households. Pre-approval required before installation. | Up to $2,000 for an eligible charger and installation, or up to $5,000 with an electrical panel upgrade |
| Silicon Valley Power Residential EV Charging Station Rebate | Santa Clara (SVP) single-family residential customers. | Up to $550 |
| WestLight Energy EV Ready | Multifamily, condo, and HOA properties with 4+ units served by WestLight Energy. Pre-approval required. | Standard multifamily: $2,500 per port for an outlet or $4,500 per port for a Level 2 charging station (up to 75% of project cost); up to $135,000 per property |
| CleanPowerSF EV Charge SF | San Francisco multifamily (5+ units) and commercial properties only. | Up to $120,000 per project |
- Palo Alto (City of Palo Alto Utilities): we could not confirm current EV charger rebate amounts. Please contact CPAU directly.
- Silicon Valley Clean Energy: Silicon Valley Clean Energy's $250 residential EV charger rebate closed to new applications on September 22, 2025. SVCE customers are PG&E customers and can use the PG&E rebate above.
- WestLight Energy (formerly Peninsula Clean Energy): no separate single-family charger rebate. See our WestLight Energy guide.
- Lower charging costs: PG&E's EV time-of-use rate plans are a rate, not a rebate. See our PG&E EV2-A guide.
Some programs (like PG&E Rebate Plus and the multifamily programs) require approval before work begins, so check with the program before you buy equipment or schedule an install.
Tesla Certified Installer
ChargeWizards is Tesla Certified (CSLB #1134931), which means we source DPM equipment directly from Tesla — including the Neurio energy meter with proprietary firmware that isn't available through retail channels. Not all installers can offer DPM.
How ChargeWizards helps
Every install comes with an itemized invoice, the permit and final inspection record, and photos of the finished work, which is the documentation most rebate programs ask for. Call (650) 542-8877 or get a free quote.
Rebate disclaimer: ChargeWizards can provide documentation such as your invoice, permit, and installation photos to help support a rebate application, but we do not guarantee any rebate, eligibility, or amount. Rebate programs and funding change often and can end without notice, so please confirm eligibility and apply directly with the program administrator. Program information last checked September 26, 2026.
Sources: IRS.gov (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit pages, Form 8911 instructions, and the One Big Beautiful Bill FAQ) and each program's official page linked above, all checked September 26, 2026. This page is informational; please consult a qualified tax professional about any federal tax credit.