Rebates and discounts for energy efficiency and solar

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:

  • replacing your old heater with a split system air conditioner
  • replacing your old hot water system with an efficient solar or heat pump hot water system
  • upgrading your lights to LEDs
  • draught proofing products
  • buying an energy efficient fridge, dishwasher, washing machine or clothes dryer
  • installing solar panels or batteries
  • replacing old windows with double glazed windows

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.

Victorian solar homes program

Solar panels rebate

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

Solar battery loans

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

Solar hot water / heat pump

Receive up to 50% rebate (max $1,000) on installation of a new solar hot water or heat pump hot water system.

Find out more about solar hot water

Federal Government solar and battery rebates

Cheaper home batteries program

  • Starts 1 July 2025
  • Provides up-front discount on purchase and installation of home batteries
  • Will lower cost of batteries to households by approximately 30 per cent
  • Not means tested
  • Can be used with existing solar or with a new solar installation
  • Can use in conjunction with rebates from Victorian Government (ie Solar Homes Program)
  • More information Australia's Federal Government Battery Rebate: What We Know

Federal rebates for solar

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

Victorian energy upgrades

The Victorian energy upgrades (VEU) program provides rebates and discounts on the upfront costs of a range of products including:

  • heaters and coolers
  • hot water systems
  • lighting
  • weather proofing strips
  • chimney dampers and vent covers
  • fridges and freezers
  • double glazed windows
  • clothes dryers
  • pool pumps
  • showerheads
  • TVs

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.

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