With the reinstating of the Australian federal government comes a new nation-wide scheme for Cheaper Home Batteries starting on July 1, meaning cheaper upfront costs for home batteries, helping thousands of australians to store the cheap energy they produce with their solar systems.
States and territories across Australia are also continuing to roll out programs to help electrify households, making our energy bills more affordable and lowers carbon emissions - it's a win win.
If you are looking to reduce the initial price tag of electrification or energy upgrades we've compiled a list of all the Australia-wide rebates and state by state opportunities you need to know! (As of June 2025)
You can find a list of Government Energy rebate schemes on the link here.
There is also great information on Renew Energy's gettingoffgastoolkit.
Australia-wide rebates
Cheaper Home Batteries
Australian households and small businesses can access a discount on the cost of installing small scale battery systems.
The program will begin from 1 July, 2025, and provide about a thirty per cent discount on the upfront cost of installing eligible small-scale battery systems.
Energy Bill Relief
All households are eligible for up to $300 and small businesses are eligible for up to $325 to help with the cost of electricity bills in the 2024-25 financial year.
Household Energy Upgrades Fund
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will work with lenders to provide discounted finance products to help households upgrade their homes with solar PV systems, modern appliances and other improvements, under the $1 billion Household Energy Upgrades Fund.
Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme
Households and small businesses that install a small-scale renewable energy system (solar, wind or hydro), or hot water system, may be able to receive a benefit towards the purchase cost.
No Interest Loans Schemes (NILS)
The NILS scheme offers low income households access to safe, fair, affordable loans for purchasing appliances such as -
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and dryers
- Ovens
- Heaters
The New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC)
This website provides a list of ACCC approved retailers for rooftop solar, battery storage, EV Chargers and more. All NETCC Approved Sellers are committed to ensuring customers get fair and quality service when purchasing new energy tech.
State Incentives and Rebates
New South Wales
Solar for apartment residents grants
The grant can fund fifty per cent of the cost of a shared solar photovoltaic (PV) system on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW, allowing apartment residents and renters to reduce their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
Household energy saving upgradesIncentives offering discounts on the upfront costs of replacing or installing new energy efficient equipment in homes. The amount of money saved will depend on the appliance model or equipment chosen. It's important to get quotes from multiple installers to get the best deal for differing circumstances.
Encourages switching to a new energy-efficient hot water system by providing an upfront discount in the quote provided for the installation. Discounts can range between $400 and $670 when replacing an electric water heater, and $190 and $310 when replacing a gas water heater.
Connect batteries to a Virtual Power Plant
The incentive to connect a battery to a Virtual Power Plant (connected groups of solar batteries allowing excess power to be shared during times of peak demand) will increase from Tuesday, 1 July, 2025.
The payment for connecting a 27 kWh battery to a Virtual Power Plant has the potential to almost double from up to $800 to up to $1,500 from 1 July.
This incentive can also be combined with the federal government's Cheaper Home Batteries program. Connecting to a VPP allows excess electricity to be sold to the grid to power neighbours' homes while getting paid.
Lower taxed hybrid and electric vehicles
EVs and some low emission petrol-electric hybrid vehicles can receive a concession on motor vehicle tax.
Who can help with energy upgrades for your home?
The list below provides details of businesses, known as Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs), who can offer households and small businesses an incentive to carry out eligible upgrades such as installing more efficient lighting, or replacing an air conditioner or water heater. See the list here.
Australian Capital Territory
Solar installations that help reduce energy costs for all residents including renters of an apartment complex may qualify for up to $100,000 in grant funds and a zero-interest loan. Owners corporations need to apply to the program to get the funding.
Home energy support rebates for homeowners
Eligible ACT residents can access up to $5,000 in rebates to help with the cost of installing energy-efficient products, including one rebate of fifty per cent of the total cost of the supply and installation, up to $2,500, of rooftop solar. And/or one rebate of fifty per cent of the total cost of the supply and installation, up to $2,500, for reverse cycle heating and cooling, hot water heat pumps and evacuated tube solar hot water systems, electric stove tops and ovens, ceiling insulation.
The rebate can also be combined with a zero-interest loan of up to $10,000 to help with the remaining cost.
Home energy support rebates for rental providers
Eligible rental providers can apply for a rebate of 50 per cent of the cost of the insulation upgrade, capped at $2,500 per property.
This scheme offers zero-interest loans from $2,000 to $15,000 to buy energy-efficient products. The loan may be repaid in up to 10 years.
Heating and cooling upgrade rebate
The ActewAGL program reduces the price of upgrading from ducted gas heating to reverse-cycle air conditioning. Upgrade to get $2,500 off the purchase price and a $500 credit on an ActewAGL electricity bill.
Energy-efficient electric water heater upgrade
The ActewAGL program reduces the purchase price of a new hot water heat pump for ACT residents, offering $1,250 off the purchase price and a $250 credit on an ActewAGL electricity bill.
Wood heaters can be removed or open fireplaces can be permanently closed using this rebate providing $500 or $1,250.
Queensland
Energex PeakSmart air conditioning program
PeakSmart provides eligible Queenslanders with financial incentives of up to $400 for purchasing or converting to a PeakSmart air conditioner.
Northern Territory
Solar for Multi Dwellings Grant Scheme
Funding of up to $7,500 per dwelling to cover up to 50 per cent of the total installation costs for solar technology is available to eligible unit management corporations.
Electric vehicle charger grant
The scheme provides funding to buy and install an EV charger at a residential property or business premises, with grants available for up to $2,500.
South Australia
Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS)
REPS provides incentives for households and businesses to save energy, focusing on low-income households.
Activities include the installation of:
- energy-efficient lighting
- water-saving showerheads
- hot water upgrades
- air conditioner upgrades
- energy-efficient appliances such as a fridge, freezer, or clothes dryers
South Australia's Virtual Power Plant
A network of potentially 50,000 solar and Tesla Powerwall home battery systems is being developed statewide.
Tasmania
Provides no-interest loans to eligible applicants to ease the up-front cost of making energy efficient investments in your home, business or organisation.
Victoria
Rebates of up to $1,400 are available for Victorians with existing homes, homes under construction and rental properties, with the option to apply for an interest-free loan for an amount equivalent to the rebate.
Solar rebates for rental properties
Available for eligible rental providers with up to $1,400 for the installation of solar panels on their property. Up to $1,400 is also available to further reduce the upfront cost of the solar panel system.
Not-for-profit community housing providers are eligible to apply for solar panel rebates on behalf of their renters. The maximum amount will be $1,400 per tenancy.
Victorian households can access up to $1000 to assist with the purchase of an eligible heat pump or solar hot water system.
Victorian households and businesses upgrading their conventional shower head to a water-saving one may be entitled to a discount.
Victorian Energy Upgrades for Households
Households can receive rebates or discounts on energy-saving products. This helps cut power bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Western Australia
The program improves home energy efficiency for up to 10,000 households by replacing low-efficiency appliances for households in relevant circumstances.
Eligible Synergy residential customers will have access to financial incentives such as up to 100,000 available battery rebates, providing up to $5,000, and up to $10,000, no-interest loans will be offered to low or middle-income households.
Energy Concession Extension Scheme
An air conditioning rebate may be available for eligible households in areas of high heat discomfort.
A $400 rebate to replace single flush toilets to waterwise dual flush toilets is available.
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate
A financial incentive to encourage the purchase of zero emission vehicles as part of the Government's Clean Energy Car Fund.
Make the most of the rebates and incentives available to you to save some money on the upfront costs of electrifying your home. At 1 Million Women we have been pushing for government assistance for 1 million homes to electrified in the next 3 years and we are thrilled to hear that many of our community has already made use of the incentives and rebates, bringing them closer to a fossil free future!
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