Southern California Edison Free Program

Charge Ready Home Program

Receive Up to $4,200 to Upgrade Your Home’s Electrical Panel!

Income-qualified Rebate: Applicants can qualify for a $4,200 rebate if they live in a low-income household, defined as a household earning less than 80% of the area median income (AMI) or if they can provide proof of enrollment in at least one qualifying public assistance program.

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Free Electrical Panel Upgrade + EV Charger Installation

Call today to see if you qualify! Southern California Edison (SCE) offers income-qualified homeowners an opportunity to upgrade their electrical panel at little to no cost through the Charge Ready Home Program. This program helps make EV ownership more accessible by covering a significant portion of the cost to upgrade your panel and install a home EV charger.

As an approved contractor, we provide a turnkey solution — including electrical panel upgrades and EV charger installation — so you can enjoy fast, safe charging at home without the hassle.

Upgrading to a 200-amp electrical service provides the following benefits:

  • Increased energy efficiency and potential energy cost savings.
  • Reduced risks of electrical fires or malfunction of an old panel.
  • Added capacity for electric devices and appliances or room additions.
  • Enhanced property value when selling your home.


What’s Included

  • Up to $4,200 in rebates for electrical panel upgrades
  • Installation of a Level 2 EV charger (included with our service)
  • Permit handling and code-compliant installation
  • Full-service project management from start to finish

Program Requirements

To qualify for this program:

  • Your existing electrical panel must be less than 200 amps
  • You must agree to install an EV charger
  • Property must be located within SCE service territory
  • Additional program terms and conditions may apply. Funding is limited.

Why Choose Quality Conservation Services

  • Approved SCE contractor
  • EV charger included with installation
  • Fast, professional, and code-compliant work
  • We help with the rebate process and paperwork

Call Today – Limited Funding Available

Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call us now to see if you qualify and schedule your free estimate.

There are Two Ways to Qualify

  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
  • CalFresh/SNAP (food stamps)
  • CalWorks (TANF)/tribal TANF
  • Drive Clean in the San Joaquin Replace Program
  • GRID Alternatives prequalification
  • Head Start Income Eligible (tribal only)
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • Medi-Cal (income-qualified Medi-Cal only)
  • Medi-Cal for Families Program (Healthy Families A&B)
  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Southern California Edison’s Pre-Owned EV Program

You live in a low-income household, defined as a household earning less than 80% of the area median income (AMI).

SCE Served County Household Size — Income
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
San Bernardino $62,650 $71,600 $80,550 $89,500 $96,700 $103,850 $111,000 $118,150
Riverside $62,650 $71,600 $80,550 $89,500 $96,700 $103,850 $111,000 $118,150
Los Angeles $84,850 $96,950 $109,050 $121,150 $130,850 $140,550 $150,250 $159,950