Charge Up SB FAQ

Properties with three (3) or more units within Santa Barbara City limits that receive energy from SBCE qualify for this program. Check your property’s energy bill before applying.

Yes. Your property must have been receiving energy from SoCal Edison for at least one year prior to opting back in. Re-enrolled customers must continue to receive SBCE’s generation service at the location where the upgrades will be installed for a minimum of five (5) years after the date of installation.

If an applicant site ceases to receive SBCE’s generation service at the location where the upgrades are installed within five (5) years after installation, the applicant must return the awarded funds to SBCE. 

Please communicate your project timeline with SBCE. Our staff will determine whether a flexible timeline can be accommodated.

Where applicable, installations must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and relevant accessibility requirements as enforced by City of Santa Barbara.

Incentive reservations are valid for 270 days for multifamily properties and up to 365 days for affordable housing multifamily properties. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure installations that have not been completed within that timeframe may no longer be eligible for an incentive.

Yes! Applicants can apply for one or both program offerings.

Property owners and/or their designated representatives can fill out the application for this program. Anyone other than property owners must fill out and submit the Designated Applicant form with their application.

No. The technical assistance interest form goes to our trusted partners, CLEAResult, who provide expert support in scoping and planning your project. The Incentive Reservation form reserves incentive funds for your project. If you wish to apply for both offerings, you must fill out both forms.

Yes. Return to Charge Up SB to view incentive levels.

No. A reservation is required for our incentive offering. This is not a rebate program and the funds are designed to encourage new construction. 

Incentives may be considered income and may be taxable. SBCE is not responsible for any tax liability or determining whether tax liability exists.