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Electrician in Pomona: financed battery programs change the panel scope
Pomona buys power through Pomona Choice Energy while SCE keeps the wires and the meter. That split decides which rebates apply to you and who you call for a new service.
Electric utility
SCE
Southern California Edison (delivery) with Pomona Choice Energy (supply)
Serves all of Pomona. Utility site
Permit office
City of Pomona Development Services, Building & Safety Division
(909) 620-2371 · Permit page · Online portal
Permit fees in Pomona
City of Pomona Development Services, Building & Safety Division
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Electrical permit issuance fee City of Pomona FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule, Building and Safety fees. | $33.25 |
| Services, panelboards and subpanels, up to 399 amps City of Pomona FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule, Building and Safety fees. | $46.80 |
| Services and panelboards, 400 to 1,000 amps City of Pomona FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule, Building and Safety fees. | $91.95 |
| 120V branch circuit, first 10 circuits City of Pomona FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule, Building and Safety fees. Circuits 11 to 40 are $17.30 each. | $20.85 each |
| Electrical plan check City of Pomona FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule, Building and Safety fees. The schedule words the rate as 'seventy percent (75%)'. | 75% of the electrical permit fee, $132.15 minimum |
Taken from the city's fee page. Fees change, and other charges such as plan check can apply. Confirm at the permit counter. Compare permit fees across cities.
EV charger permits. The city's forms page lists a Residential EV Checklist, an Electrical Permit guide, an Electrical Panel Diagram handout and an Electrical and Gas Service Installations handout (forms page). California AB 1236 requires an expedited EV charger permit path.
Inspections. City Hall is open Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and closed Friday.
Rebates listed for Pomona
From SCE and the city
| Program | Amount |
|---|---|
 SCE Charge Ready Home (run by Center for Sustainable Energy) SCE-bundled customers only; Pomona Choice Energy customers should confirm eligibility with PCE at 909-620-2079 | Up to $4,200 for a 200 A panel upgrade plus a dedicated 240 V circuit for Level 2 charging |
Amounts as listed by each program, October 2026. Programs have limits and rules.
$2,500 to $4,500
A regional range from the sources on the cost page. Your electrician gives the actual quote after a look.
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A bill with two names on it
Pomona Choice Energy was created by the City of Pomona, and residential service began in October 2020. Most nearby SCE cities do not have this. The line between the two is simple. Pomona Choice Energy sets the generation rate. SCE owns the poles and meters, sends the bill and does the service work.
SCE’s TOU-D-PRIME plan is aimed at homes with an EV, battery or heat pump. Whether it pairs with your supply, and what Pomona Choice Energy charges, are questions for 909-620-2079. For a rate overview, see time-of-use rates for EV owners.
The battery loan and the extra panel
Pomona Choice Energy runs a Power Choice program for home battery backup. Ask the program how the payment is structured, how long it lasts and what the total comes to, and compare that total with a cash install, because a charge on the bill is not a rebate.
A battery means a backup subpanel. See critical loads subpanel and home battery installation for what the electrician wires and why. No SCE shutoff that cut power to Pomona itself has been reported, so the battery here is more about outages in general than about wildfire.
Housing that varies by street
Pomona changes block by block. Eighteen percent of homes predate 1950, 41 percent predate 1960 and 55 percent predate 1970, while 12 percent went up after 2000, and the median year is 1967. That spread means panel upgrades and rewiring come up on very different streets. If your house is in an older district, ask the city whether historic rules apply before you move a service mast or meter.
Pomona sits in a hot inland-valley climate, so air conditioning peaks are strong in summer. Check 200 amp panel upgrade when you add a heat pump or a charger to a service that already carries a big cooling load.
City Hall and the paperwork
Building & Safety is at 505 S. Garey Avenue, phone (909) 620-2371. City Hall is open Monday to Thursday and closed Fridays. The city’s master fee schedule lists electrical fees, but it does not publish a turnaround online, so ask when you apply. Bring the load numbers for your service, since the panel diagram handout is how the city sees what a charger will draw.
Two programs may help on paper. Efficient San Gabriel Valley offers a free whole-house energy assessment, but it does not cover solar, batteries or chargers. SCE’s Charge Ready Home rebate is limited to income-qualified or disadvantaged-community households, and Pomona Choice Energy customers should ask whether they qualify. The Charge Ready Home guide has the terms.
Next door, Claremont and Chino Hills have their own city pages.
Pomona homes: age, count and heating
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey; QuickFacts for Pomona. Climate zone 9.
Getting power work done with SCE
SCE sets and reconnects the meter. Its published targets cover only SCE steps, and city review time is extra. How the steps fit together.
SCE continues to bill, maintain the lines and handle new service requests and emergencies. Pomona is on the SCE Service Territory Cities list.
The city's Building and Safety site has a 'Requesting Power Service' page with SCE guidance for panel and meter work.
Backup power for shutoff days
Fire weather and power shutoffs
Shutoff record: Named on a possible-shutoff list only
Pomona Choice Energy's September 2026 news post frames its Power Choice battery program around severe weather and wildfire-related safety shutoffs elsewhere in SCE territory. SCE's 2025 PSPS post-event reports list Los Angeles County events with no city detail.
Local details
- Pomona Choice Energy has served residential accounts since October 2020, but SCE still bills, owns the poles and wires and handles new service requests. Source
- Pomona's building forms page lists an Electrical Permit guide, an Electrical Panel Diagram handout, an Electrical and Gas Service Installations handout and a Residential EV Checklist. Residential solar can be auto-issued through SolarAPP+ in the city's Civic Self Service portal. Source
- City Hall at 505 S. Source
- Solar projects with battery storage must also meet LA County Fire Department requirements in addition to the city permit. Source
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Questions about electrical work in Pomona
Who do I call for a new service in Pomona, SCE or Pomona Choice Energy?
Call SCE for the service and meter. Pomona Choice Energy supplies the power, but SCE still owns the poles and wires, bills you, and handles new service requests and emergencies. Call Pomona Choice Energy at 909-620-2079 for questions about your supply rate or program eligibility.
Do SCE's EV and battery rebates apply if I am on Pomona Choice Energy?
Not always. SCE's Charge Ready Home is listed for SCE-bundled customers, and Pomona Choice Energy customers are not bundled for generation. Call Pomona Choice Energy at 909-620-2079 before you count on an SCE incentive, and get the answer in writing before the install.
How does the Power Choice battery program change my panel work?
A battery adds a backup subpanel or a protected-loads panel to the electrician's scope. The Power Choice program finances the battery with no down payment through a 25-year charge on your electric bill. It is financing, not a cash rebate, so compare the total cost with paying for a battery outright.
What do I submit to Pomona for an EV charger permit?
The city's forms page lists a Residential EV Checklist and an Electrical Panel Diagram handout, plus an Electrical Permit guide. California's AB 1236 also requires an expedited charger permit path. Bring the load numbers for your service, since the panel diagram is how the city sees what the charger will draw.
How is a solar permit handled in Pomona?
The city lists SolarAPP+ for rooftop solar, which can auto-issue a permit through its Civic Self Service portal. A battery adds a second layer, because solar with battery storage must also meet Los Angeles County Fire Department requirements on top of the city permit. Ask the city which rule applies to your plan before you sign a contract.
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