Hertz Electric is a certified PG&E Authorized Trade Ally Contractor. We help Bay Area homeowners take full advantage of the PG&E Rebate Plus Option and Clean Cars for All programs — handling every step from eligibility to final approval.
Depending on your eligibility and the scope of your project, you may qualify for one or both of the programs below. We'll identify exactly what you're entitled to during your free estimate.
For PG&E residential customers installing a Level 2 EV home charger. Covers the full project — equipment, labor, permits, and inspection.
For income-eligible homeowners who need both a panel upgrade and EV charger. Combines California CARB incentives with PG&E's Rebate Plus Option for maximum savings.
As a PG&E Authorized Trade Ally Contractor, Hertz Electric manages the entire rebate process on your behalf. You don't need to fill out forms or navigate program portals.
We assess your home, panel, and charger needs — and identify every rebate you qualify for.
We confirm your qualification for the PG&E Rebate Plus Option and Clean Cars for All programs.
We submit all rebate applications, permit filings, and PG&E coordination paperwork for you.
Your EV charger and any panel work is installed cleanly and efficiently by our licensed team.
We coordinate the utility inspection, final approval, and close out all rebate documentation.
Most PG&E residential customers in the Bay Area qualify for at least one of these programs. Here's what you need to know.
Don't guess — let us check for you. As a PG&E Authorized Trade Ally Contractor, we know exactly what each program requires and can verify your eligibility within minutes of your free estimate.
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We file all applications, pull all permits, and handle all utility coordination. Your only job is to call us — we do the rest.
Our EVITP certification is required by many rebate programs and guarantees installation to the highest EV infrastructure safety standards.
All work is performed by fully licensed California electricians. This is required for rebate-eligible work — unlicensed contractors disqualify your rebate.
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We serve San Jose, Fremont, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Mountain View, and 10 more Bay Area cities — all within our PG&E Authorized Trade Ally Contractor service area.
Have more questions? Call us — we'll walk you through your options in plain language.
The PG&E Rebate Plus Option provides up to $2,000 toward the cost of a complete Level 2 EV home charger installation for eligible PG&E residential customers. The rebate covers equipment, permits, labor, and inspection — and Hertz Electric handles the application as part of our service.
Clean Cars for All is a California Air Resources Board (CARB) program that helps income-eligible households retire older, higher-polluting vehicles and transition to cleaner transportation. For qualifying homeowners, it can provide up to $5,000 when combined with the PG&E Rebate Plus Option for a panel upgrade and EV charger installation.
No. Many homes qualify for the $2,000 EV charger rebate without needing a panel upgrade — even with a 100-amp panel. We often use load management systems to safely install EV charging without overloading your existing panel. The $5,000 combined rebate applies to projects that do include a panel upgrade.
Yes — completely. As a PG&E Authorized Trade Ally Contractor, we manage the entire rebate process: eligibility verification, application submission, permit filings, installation, utility inspection, and final approval documentation. You don't need to fill out a single form or navigate any program portal on your own.
Most EV charger installations are completed in a single day. The full rebate application and approval process can take 2–6 weeks depending on PG&E's processing times. We'll give you a realistic timeline during your free estimate.
Potentially yes, if you qualify for both programs. The combined benefit can reach up to $5,000 for income-eligible homeowners who need both a panel upgrade and EV charger. We'll assess your full eligibility during your free estimate.
Most Level 2 EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) brands qualify, including Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint, JuiceBox, Enel X, and Emporia. We only install qualifying equipment and will confirm charger eligibility before your project begins.
These specific programs are for PG&E customers. If you're served by a different utility — such as Silicon Valley Power (SVP) in Santa Clara or Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) — you may qualify for separate programs through those utilities. Call us and we'll identify what's available in your area.
Let us check your eligibility and lock in your savings. Most homeowners leave money on the table simply because they don't know these programs exist — don't be one of them.