Tesla Powerwall 3 installation in Sacramento
Certified Tesla installer based in Sacramento. We size, permit, install and enroll your Powerwall 3 with SMUD, using our own licensed crews.
Tesla Certified Installer · CSLB #1080746 · 4640 Northgate Blvd, Sacramento
usable energy per Powerwall 3
continuous power, 185 A motor start
SMUD incentive on one Powerwall 3
from signed contract to permission to operate
Why Sacramento homes are adding Powerwall 3
Most Sacramento homes buy power from SMUD, and SMUD pays far less for the solar you export than for the power you buy back in the evening. Since June 1, 2026, SMUD’s Solar and Storage Rate credits exports at 9.6 cents per kWh. A Powerwall 3 stores your midday solar and runs the house through the expensive evening hours instead.
Reason 01
Backup when the grid goes down
It also keeps the lights on. When the grid goes down in a summer heat wave or a winter storm, Powerwall 3 switches over automatically, and Storm Watch charges it to full before forecast weather.
Reason 02
SMUD or PG&E, checked first
Some nearby areas, such as Folsom and West Sacramento, are on PG&E instead of SMUD. We confirm your utility before we design anything, because the incentives and rates differ.
SMUD pays you to add a Powerwall
SMUD’s My Energy Optimizer Partner+ program pays Sacramento homeowners who add a battery and join SMUD’s Solar and Storage Rate.
Incentive 01
$3,240 off one Powerwall 3
One-time enrollment payment: $300 per kWh of storage, up to $6,000 per home.
One Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh): $3,240.
Incentive 02
$110 per quarter
Ongoing payment (Tesla): $110 per quarter per Powerwall, up to 3 Powerwalls.
You enroll through the Tesla app within 90 days of SMUD’s permission to operate. During an outage you always have full use of your battery. During a SMUD event, the battery helps the grid but keeps a 20% reserve for your home. We handle the interconnection paperwork and show you how to enroll on install day.
Incentive amounts change. Figures are from SMUD and Tesla as of October 2026.
Powerwall 3 at a glance
| Usable energy | 13.5 kWh |
|---|---|
| Continuous power | 11.5 kW |
| Motor start | 185 A (runs AC units and well pumps) |
| Solar inverter | Built in, so new solar needs no separate inverter |
| Backup | Automatic whole-home or partial-home backup |
| Monitoring | Tesla app, with Storm Watch |
| Warranty | 10 years, 70% capacity retained |
Need more storage? Powerwall 3 can be paired with Tesla Expansion units or additional Powerwalls.
New solar, or a battery for the solar you already have
Solar + Powerwall 3
The built-in inverter runs your new panels, so the system has fewer parts and one app.
Adding to existing solar
Powerwall 3 can be added to most existing solar systems. SMUD charges no interconnection fee when you add a battery to solar you already have.
Battery only
Possible, but most of the savings come from storing solar, so we will tell you honestly if it doesn’t pencil out.
How it works, and how long it takes
Most projects take 4 to 8 weeks from signed contract to permission to operate.
Why Continuum for your Powerwall
- Tesla Certified Installer, headquartered in Sacramento at 4640 Northgate Blvd.
- Full-time, in-house licensed crews (CSLB #1080746).
- 10-year workmanship warranty on our labor, on top of Tesla’s 10-year Powerwall warranty.
- Panel upgrades done in-house when your home needs one.
- $0-down financing through six partners, or cash.
Powerwall 3 in Sacramento: FAQ
Question 01
How much does a Powerwall 3 cost in Sacramento?
Price depends on whether you are adding solar, how much of the home you back up, and whether your main panel needs an upgrade. We give you a fixed written quote after a free consultation, and SMUD’s incentive currently takes $3,240 off one Powerwall 3.
Question 02
Is there still a federal tax credit for batteries?
The 30% federal credit for homeowners ended for systems bought after December 31, 2025. SMUD’s incentive is now the main battery incentive in Sacramento.
Question 03
Can Powerwall 3 run my air conditioner?
Usually yes. Its 11.5 kW of continuous power and 185 A motor start handle most central AC units. We check your AC and panel during the consultation.
Question 04
How long will it power my home in an outage?
It depends on what is running. Essentials like the fridge, lights, internet and gas furnace fan can last a day or more on one Powerwall, and solar recharges it each day.
Question 05
Do I have to join SMUD's program?
No. The program is optional, but it is how you get the SMUD incentive and the quarterly payments.
Question 06
Do you install in Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights and Folsom?
Yes. We install Powerwall 3 across Sacramento County and the surrounding area.
Ready to add a Powerwall 3?
Get a free, no-pressure consultation from a Sacramento Tesla Certified Installer. We’ll tell you what it costs, what SMUD will pay you, and how long your home can run on backup.