If you have been considering making your home more energy efficient, now is a great time.
Examples of energy efficiency activities you may be able to claim rebates for:
With so many rebates and discounts, you could make some big improvements to your home that will result in lower energy and a more comfortable home for many years to come.
For both owner/occupiers and rental owners, a rebate of $1,400 may apply. Optional additional $1,400 interest-free loan.
Find out more about solar rebates
You may be eligible for an interest-free loan of up to $8,800 for a solar battery (paid off over 4 years or earlier).
Find out more about solar battery loans
Receive up to 50% rebate (up to $1,000 or $1400 for locally made units) on installation of a new solar hot water or heat pump hot water system.
Find out more about solar hot water
The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme is an Australian government program based around tradable certificates called small-scale technology certificates (STCs).
Eligible installations of rooftop solar are entitled to STCs, creating a subsidy for households and businesses that install solar.
The amount of the subsidy depends on the size of your solar system.
This subsidy is usually included in the price quoted by installers.
Find out more about federal rebates for solar
The Victorian energy upgrades (VEU) program provides rebates and discounts on the upfront costs of a range of products including:
To receive a rebate, choose a VEU accredited provider. They are authorised to supply/install the VEU approved product for you, for eg a heat pump hot water system, with the VEU discount.
Search for an accredited Victorian energy efficiency provider.
More information about the VEU program.