Rebate finder

Rebates and concessions in ACT

5 programs open to households in ACT, including Australia-wide programs. Each links to the official source, which has the final say on eligibility.

Solar & batteries

FederalSolar & batteries

Cheaper Home Batteries Program

Around 30% off installed cost

A national discount on home and small business batteries, delivered through certificates under the small-scale renewable energy scheme. From 1 May 2026 the support tapers for capacity above 14 kWh and steps down every six months until 2030.

Battery of 5 kWh to 100 kWh connected to a new or existing solar PV system
Battery must be Clean Energy Council approved
Installer must be accredited by Solar Accreditation Australia

Clean Energy Regulator (funded by DCCEEW) · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

FederalSolar & batteries

Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (STCs)

Varies by system size and location

Rooftop solar, solar hot water, heat pumps and batteries earn small-scale technology certificates (STCs) that are usually converted into an upfront discount on the system. The scheme winds down each year and finishes in 2030.

Install an eligible small-scale renewable energy system
Use approved products and accredited designers/installers
Open to homeowners and small businesses

Clean Energy Regulator · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Concessions

FederalConcessions

Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Varies

A concession card for older Australians who don't get the Age Pension, giving cheaper prescriptions and health care and unlocking many state and retailer discounts.

Age Pension age or older
Not receiving an income support payment from Centrelink or DVA
Meet the income test and residence rules

Services Australia · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Energy bills

ACTEnergy bills

Electricity, Gas and Water Rebate

$800 a year

The ACT's main utility concession, formerly the Utilities Concession. It takes up to $800 a year off energy bills for concession card holders at their main home.

Primary holder of a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card, eligible DVA Gold Card or ACT Services Access Card
Account in the cardholder's name at their principal residence
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card not eligible

ACT Revenue Office · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Home energy upgrades

ACTHome energy upgrades

Home Energy Support: Rebates for Homeowners

Up to $5,000

Concession card holders can get 50% back, up to $2,500, on rooftop solar and another 50%, up to $2,500, on electric heating and cooling, heat pump or solar hot water, electric cooktops and ovens, or ceiling insulation.

ACT homeowner living in the home
Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or DVA Gold Card
Property unimproved value at or below the program limit
Attend a free Everyday Climate Choices workshop

ACT Government (Everyday Climate Choices) · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Other states

New South Wales Victoria Queensland Western Australia South Australia Tasmania Northern Territory

Important information

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