Unlock Energy Savings with Solar Victoria Rebates
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In exciting news, several Solar Victoria rebates are available to households switching to or already utilising solar energy. Discover how you can join over 250,000 Victorians in saving more than $1,000 annually on energy bills.
Explore The Range of Solar Victoria Rebates Available:
Solar Panel (PV) Rebate: Enjoy a $1,400 solar rebate and the option of an interest-free loan, translating to over $1,000 in annual energy bill savings for your home.
Solar for Rental Properties: Receive a $1,400 rebate for solar installation on up to two properties per year, with an option of an interest-free loan.
Hot Water Rebate: Upgrade to a solar hot water or heat pump system with a $1,000 rebate, saving up to $400 annually on energy bills.
Solar Battery Loans: Reduce upfront costs with an interest-free battery loan, repayable over four years, making the installation of a solar battery more accessible for your home.
The QBEST Rebates scheme offers financial assistance to qualifying small and medium-sized Queensland businesses aiming to install energy-efficient equipment.
The energy-efficient equipment you purchase and install should reduce your business's energy consumption and energy costs and play a role in achieving the Queensland Government's carbon reduction objectives.
Check Your eligibility for a Victorian Solar Rebate:
Once you've identified the right rebate for you, ensure eligibility by reviewing the criteria:
Solar panel (PV) Rebate:
Owner-occupier of an existing property or owner of a home under construction
Combined household taxable income under $210,000 per year
Property valued at under $3 million
No previous solar panel (PV) rebate in the last ten years
Find out the eligibility criteria for a solar panel rebate here.
Solar rebates for rental property providers
Renters' combined household taxable income under $210,000 per year
No more than two rebates for a rental property in the current financial year
Property valued at under $3 million
No previous solar panel (PV) or solar battery rebate in the last ten years
Signed Solar Homes Program Agreement between the Rental Provider and Renter(s)
Learn the full eligibility criteria for a Solar rebate for rental property providers here.
Hot water rebates
Owner-occupier of an existing property
Combined household taxable income under $210,000 per year
Property valued at under $3 million
No previous hot water or solar battery rebate in the last ten years
The hot water system to be replaced is at least three years old
Find out the full eligibility criteria for a Hot water rebate here.
Solar battery loans
Owner-occupier of an existing property
Combined household taxable income under $210,000 per year
Property valued at under $3 million
No previous solar battery rebate
Solar panel system with an inverter capacity equal to or greater than 5kW
Energy storage solution with a capacity equal to or greater than 6kWh
Pre-approval from Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) for safe grid connection
Find out the full eligibility criteria for a solar battery loan here.
Eligible for a Vic Solar Rebate? Now is the time to get a quote from an authorised retailer!
Solar Victoria mandates the use of an authorised solar retailer under the Solar Homes Program for your system's safety, performance, and reliability. Inform your solar retailer about your intention to apply for a Solar Victoria rebate. Find an authorised solar retailer here.
For more details on applying for Solar Victoria rebates, transitioning to electric, and reading inspiring case studies of how many Victorians have saved thousands on their energy bills, visit the Solar Victoria website today.