Are you thinking about swapping your home to go-all electric?
It can save you money, is better for the environment, and can help modernise your home.
However, there are often some upfront costs. Explore the list below to find a list of subsidies and rebates available to households to help you electrify or become more energy efficient. These change regularly so check that they are still current or if there are other opportunities.
Read our article, How do I make my home all-electric?, for more information and tips to make the switch.
Available rebates, subsidies and initiatives by state or territory
Rebate, Subsidy or Initiative | What is it? |
|---|---|
Incentives to households and businesses to install small-scale renewable energy systems like rooftop solar, home batteries, solar water heaters and air sourced heat pumps. | |
Gives households access to discounted finance from registered lenders to make energy performance upgrades to their homes, including adding or upgrading insulation, induction cooking, solar, adding an EV charger, heat pump hot water and more. | |
| No interest loans to assist with unexpected expenses. *Note: excludes SA. |
Rebate, Subsidy or Initiative | What is it? |
|---|---|
ACT residents can upgrade to an energy-efficient electric water heater and get $1,250 off the purchase price plus a $250 credit on their ActewAGL electricity bill. | |
ActewAGL customers can get free removal and recycling of old fridges or freezers. If you have a 2-door appliance, you can also get a $30 credit on your electricity bill. | |
Upgrade ducted gas heating to reverse-cycle air conditioning and get $2,500 off the purchase price, plus a $500 credit on your ActewAGL electricity bill. | |
Up to $5,000 in rebates for eligible ACT homeowners for upfront costs of rooftop solar and other energy-efficient products. | |
| Home Energy Support: Rebates for rental providers | Rental providers who are eligible for the Affordable Community Housing Land Tax Exemption Scheme may be able to receive a rebate to help upgrade the ceiling insulation in their rental property to meet the minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes. |
| Access to Electric Program | Homeowners experiencing financial hardship may be eligible to have the full cost of all existing gas to electric appliance upgrades and ceiling insulation for their homes paid for under this program. |
| Solar for Apartments Program | Solar installations that benefit all residents of an apartment complex may qualify for up to $100,000 in grant funds and a zero-interest loan. |
Rebate, Subsidy or Initiative | What is it? |
|---|---|
Financial incentives to install energy efficient equipment and appliances in NSW households and businesses. | |
| Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) Grant Program | Supports NSW residents living in apartments or other multi-unit dwellings to install a shared rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system, with grants of up to $150,000 available per project. |
| Home Energy Saver Program | Zero-interest loans and discounts available for households who meet combined total income criteria, to access energy saving technologies such as solar water heaters, reverse cycle air conditioning, double glazing and more. |
Rebate, Subsidy or Initiative | What is it? |
|---|---|
Incentives for South Australian households and businesses to save energy and benefit from energy productivity activities with a focus on low income households. The types of activities eligible for support are detailed here. |
Rebate, Subsidy or Initiative | What is it? |
|---|---|
Support to cut power bills and reduce emission with discount energy-saving products. | |
Victorian households can apply for help to install solar panels. | |
| Solar Rebates for Rental Properties | Solar panel rebates plus the option of an interest-free loan are available for eligible rental properties. |
| Solar for Apartments Program | Rebates of up to $2,800 per apartment (up to $140,000 per property) are available for eligible apartment buildings, strata townhouses and units to support solar PV installation. |
| Hot water rebate | Hot water rebates of up to $1,000 are available for eligible heat pump and solar hot water products. If you select a locally made product, you could be eligible for a rebate of up to $1,400. |
Rebate, Subsidy or Initiative | What is it? |
|---|---|
Support for up to 10,000 eligible WA households to improve energy efficiency at home. Can replace low-efficiency appliances, like fridges. | |
WA households can access incentives and discounts on a range of different sustainable services and products. |
Rebates, subsidies and initiatives are current at time of writing, and may be subject to change. Please consult the relevant government website for more information.
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