How Much Does Powershare Home Backup Cost

The cost of Powershare Home Backup varies depending on the equipment you need and your current home energy system. In California, incentives may be available to help offset the cost of equipment or installation. Your Certified Installer will be able to give you an accurate quote for your home.

Equipment

To install Powershare Home Backup, you’ll need to purchase a Powershare Home Backup Bundle. The Powershare Home Backup Bundle includes:

  • Powershare Gateway
  • Universal Wall Connector

If you already have a Universal Wall Connector, your Certified Installer can purchase a Powershare Gateway separately for a lower price.

Installation

To get Powershare Home Backup, your Certified Installer will need to install both a Powershare Gateway and a Universal Wall Connector. Your specific configuration may vary depending on the amount of energy used in your home, the size of your vehicle battery, other home energy equipment on-site and what you want to backup.

The typical installation costs for Powershare Home Backup equipment are:

  • Powershare Gateway: $1,800 – $2,100
  • Universal Wall Connector: $600 – $900

If you are swapping the Universal Wall Connector with an existing home charger, your installation cost may be lower. Ask your Certified Installer for a price quote specific to your home.

Permits

Most jurisdictions require permits for Powershare Home Backup equipment installations. Some jurisdictions require on-site inspections as part of the permitting process. Permit requirements and fees can vary widely from place to place. Contact your Certified Installer for more information.

Additional Work

In some cases, additional work is required to install Powershare Home Backup in a home. These factors can increase installation complexity and cause quotes to rise above the average cost.

Incentives

In California, incentives are currently available to help offset the cost of equipment or installation.

California

PG&E Vehicle-to-Everything Pilot Program

In California, PG&E is offering up to $4,800 for Powershare equipment, installation and interconnection to the first 400 residential customers to enroll in their Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program, and additional incentives at program completion. To qualify for this incentive, Powershare equipment must be installed by an electrician who has been certified through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). To get started, contact an electrician in your area who is Powershare- and EVITP-certified from the list below. For questions about the incentive, including if there is space remaining in the program, email PG&E at vgipilotcommunications@pge.com.