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Tesla Powerwall battery rebate

None of these models is currently on the approved list. Rebates below assume installation in May–Dec 2026 at $38 per STC.

Illustration of a typical wall-mounted home battery
Wall-mounted

Models and rebates

ModelUsableNominalListingRebate nowFrom Jan–Jun 2027
AC Powerwall (AS4777-2 2020)13.5 kWh14 kWhListing expired
until 23 August 2025
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Source: CEC approved batteries list via the Clean Energy Regulator. Always check the exact model number on your quote.

AC Powerwall (AS4777-2 2020): rebate by install date

Rebate for the AC Powerwall (AS4777-2 2020) in each install period$3,458May–Dec2026$2,888Jan–Jun2027$2,660Jul–Dec2027$2,356Jan–Jun2028$2,090Jul–Dec2028$1,824Jan–Jun2029

Questions

Is the Tesla Powerwall eligible for the federal battery rebate?

Not at the moment. The listings for the Tesla Powerwall models shown here have expired, so they don't currently qualify. Ask your installer whether a newer model is listed.

How much is the rebate on a Tesla Powerwall?

For the AC Powerwall (AS4777-2 2020) (13.5 kWh usable), about $3,458 if installed in May–Dec 2026, at $38 per STC. The table above shows every model.

What happens on 1 January 2027?

The STC factor drops from 6.8 to 5.7. The same AC Powerwall (AS4777-2 2020) would get about $2,888, $570 less. The date that counts is when it's installed and commissioned.