Get even more benefits to help keep our air clean

• Power your home and car with no-cost solar energy from GRID Alternatives

  By providing solar electric systems at no cost to homeowners, GRID Alternatives’ Energy for All program is helping households replace gasoline with sunshine, saving them money and replacing local air pollution with clean energy. 

• Plug into your own at-home charging station or get money to charge at public stations

  Many of the programs on this website offer additional money to help with the cost of charging. Depending on the program, you can get money to install a charger at your home or to use at public charging stations.

• Get a discount on a local carshare program

  Have you heard of carsharing? It’s a service that lets you rent a nearby car for local trips, like getting groceries. Most programs charge by the hour. If you live in Los Angeles or Sacramento, you may be eligible for a discounted carshare membership.

• Buy your car with a fair and transparent auto loan

  California has partnered with Beneficial State Bank to offer residents trusted auto loans. When you apply for one of the programs on this website, you can get financial assistance for your new or used electric car.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the California care about cleaner cars?

California is serious about cleaning up our air. More than 90% of Californians breathe unhealthy air, mainly caused by pollution from cars’ exhaust pipes. This is bad for people's health and our economy. Electric cars help reduce pollution coming from our roads and help make our air cleaner. 

Why is California providing money for cleaner cars?

Clean energy technology like electric cars and solar panels can be costly up front but will save you money over time. That's why the State of California created different programs to help residents afford to make the switch.

Am I eligible for any of these programs?

You could be! Our benefits finder can help you learn more about California's clean energy and transportation programs and submit an application. Just answer a few questions to see if you’re eligible. 

If I check my eligibility will it hurt my credit score? 

No. Checking your eligibility won't hurt your credit at all. In fact, many of these programs are meant for people with low credit scores.