Get cash rebates for used plug-in vehicles, home energy upgrades, and at-home EV charging.
Your Home. Your Car. Your Savings.
emPOWER Gateway connects you to thousands of dollars in rebates for electric vehicles and home upgrades — all at no cost to you.
We help low-income households across the Gateway Cities take advantage of clean energy programs funded by Southern California Edison. Whether you’re looking to purchase an EV, upgrade your electrical panel, or lower your utility bills, we’re here to make it easy. Our team walks you through every step — from checking eligibility to completing your application.
Explore Our Programs
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Pre-Owned Electric Vehicles
Up to $4,000 off a plug-in vehicle
standard: $1,000
All SCE customers eligible
plus: $4,000
Income qualified SCE customers eligible
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Charge Ready Home
Up to $5,000 toward upgrading your home’s electrical panel
standard: $2,100
All SCE customers eligible
plus: $5,000
Income qualified SCE customers eligible
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Charge Smart SoCal
$50 every year to charge your vehicle at home, more to sign-up
standard: $50
All SCE customers eligible
plus: $100
Income qualified SCE customers eligible
Take the First (Free) Step
Join a free in-person workshop near you and get help from our team of specialists
Our Partners
emPOWER Gateway is a partnership between the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, Valley CAN’s emPOWER program and community-based organizations who will serve as paid partners to build trust in neighborhoods that have grown skeptical of similar programs. Funding for emPOWER Gateway is provided by Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN).