The company will qualify and install energy systems for income-eligible households, delivering bill savings, backup power, and access to clean energy.

Haven Energy, a climate tech company expanding access to reliable, renewable energy, is helping Los Angeles County homeowners secure no-cost solar and battery systems through California's Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), which opens for applications from Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) customers on September 29th. The SGIP Residential Storage and Self-Generation Equity (RSSE) program was created by the state to help California meet soaring electricity demand and stabilize the grid.

The SGIP RSSE program provides income-eligible households with access to no-cost solar and battery systems or standalone batteries. Haven handles the entire process for homeowners end-to-end – from program qualification to rebate application, permitting, installation, and energy optimization. Haven also owns and operates the installed systems, which allows customers to enter into a lease arrangement where they pay nothing upfront for the system. Under this model, Haven receives reimbursement directly from the state and ensures the systems meet the program requirements, allowing homeowners to access the benefits of utility bill savings and backup power without any risk. The result is a truly no-cost system for homeowners without any of the typical barriers associated with energy upgrades – no credit checks, no loans, no property liens, and no monthly payments.

Energy reliability continues to be a growing concern across California, particularly during wildfire season when power outages can last for days. For Los Angeles homeowners, these concerns are especially top of mind following the Palisades and Eaton fires in January, when there were 936,000 outages in LA County during the peak emergency response.

These issues disproportionately impact lower income homeowners, who face limited options for backup power during outages and scheduled shutoffs. Adding to these challenges, LADWP rates have already jumped 11% in 2025 and are expected to continue rising approximately 8% annually. Recent Haven Energy survey data shows that nearly half (49%) of Californians have seen their electricity costs go up over the past year, with 37% concerned about their ability to pay their electric bill.

"This program represents a critical opportunity for LA families to take control of their energy at a time when access to reliable power is more important than ever before," said Vinnie Campo, co-founder and CEO of Haven Energy. "We aim to remove barriers to clean energy by helping underserved communities navigate the complex and shifting landscape of state and federal incentives so they too can secure long-term energy savings and reliable, renewable power.”

Haven is California's largest SGIP developer by volume, having already submitted over 1,500 applications for qualified homeowners since the SGIP RSSE program opened in June 2025. Unlike typical rebate programs where customers pay first and wait months for reimbursement, Haven covers all upfront costs and handles the entire SGIP process. According to Haven's survey data, while awareness of home battery incentives has more than doubled from 22% in 2023 to 57% today, a significant gap remains with 74% of Californians unaware that they may qualify for no-cost solar and battery systems through state programs.

"Integrated solar and battery systems provide transformative cost savings while ensuring the lights stay on during power outages," said Jeff Chapin, co-founder and CPO of Haven Energy. "By strategically timing battery-charging and discharging to align with renewable production and peak demand, homeowners can save up to 90% on their electric bills while contributing to grid stability through our virtual power plant technology."

As part of the SGIP RSSE program, all homeowners who receive a system must enroll their batteries in a demand response (DR) program for a ten-year term to help stabilize the California electric grid. This enables the state and utility companies to tap into thousands of home battery systems – also known as distributed energy resources (DERs) – during peak demand, deploying a portion of that stored energy to alleviate stress on the grid and reduce the need for large peaker plants.

Haven estimates that the program's current funding could support solar and battery installations for 1,000–1,500 qualifying Los Angeles households earning 80% or less of area median income. However, like all SGIP programs, funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.

Haven is currently qualifying and drafting SGIP applications for eligible LA residents so the company can submit them when funding opens at the end of the month. Interested homeowners can check their eligibility by visiting www.havenenergy.com/qualify.

About Haven Energy

Haven Energy is a climate technology company advancing the clean energy transition by scaling the adoption of distributed energy resources in underserved communities. Haven specializes in deploying solar and battery systems for single-family and multifamily homes, as well as small commercial and industrial businesses, through strategic partnerships with utilities, non-profits, and government agencies. These systems are integrated into aggregated virtual power plants (VPPs), enabling customers to monetize grid services participation and significantly lower their electricity costs. For more information, visit www.havenenergy.com.

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