Rebate guides — Australia
Australian Energy Rebates & Incentives Guide
What energy rebates can Australian homeowners get in 2026? Australian homeowners can access state and federal rebates covering solar panels, battery storage, heat pump hot water, insulation and more. Victoria offers Solar Victoria rebates and Victorian Energy Upgrades discounts; New South Wales offers the Energy Savings Scheme and the new Home Energy Saver loan. Eligibility, amounts and application steps vary by state, household income and property type.
Last updated: 11 July 2026
Solar Victoria Solar Homes rebates
Up to $1,400 off solar panels and up to $1,400 off hot water systems, plus eligibility rules for Victorian homeowners.
Read the guideVictorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) discounts
Point-of-sale discounts on heat pump hot water, reverse-cycle heating and cooling, ceiling insulation and more.
Read the guideVictoria's 2027 rental minimum energy standards
What Victorian rental providers must upgrade by 2027, plus Solar for Rentals and VEU support for landlords.
Read the guideNSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) discounts
Upfront discounts on hot water, air conditioning and battery/VPP upgrades for NSW households.
Read the guideNSW Home Energy Saver zero-interest loans
Zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 for solar, batteries and other upgrades, plus an upcoming $4,000 discount.
Read the guideRebate amounts and eligibility rules change as programs open, close or adjust their funding caps. An assessment tells you which rebates your home can actually use, so you can plan upgrades around the incentives you qualify for today.
Not sure which rebates apply to your home?
A home energy assessment tells you which rebates your home can actually use, so you borrow and spend on the upgrades that make the biggest difference.