Australian Home Energy Rebates 2026 — State by State
Every federal and state energy efficiency rebate available in 2026 — solar, batteries, heat pumps, insulation and draught proofing — for NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT and NT homeowners, with the amounts you can claim and how to stack them.
Incentive programs aren't a fringe policy idea — they're a recognised national priority. The Energy Efficiency Council, Australia's peak body for energy efficiency and electrification, has called for revamped incentive programs that are nationally available, that avoid boom-and-bust cycles, and that are delivered through simple, coordinated retrofit services so households aren't left assembling a patchwork of schemes on their own. Until that consolidation happens, the state-by-state list below is how you find what applies to your home.
Important Note
Many government rebates and incentives require a valid NatHERS energy rating certificate. Get your assessment completed by a certified assessor before applying for rebates.
Federal Government Programs
Home Energy Savings Scheme
Federal government initiatives to help households reduce energy consumption and lower bills through upgrades to insulation, heating, cooling, and solar systems.
Learn MoreState-Based Programs
New South Wales
- • Energy Savings Scheme (ESS)
- • Solar battery rebates
- • Low-income household upgrades
Victoria
- • Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU)
- • Solar Homes Program
- • Energy efficiency rebates
Queensland
- • Queensland Climate Smart Energy Savers Program
- • Interest-free loans for solar and batteries
- • Household energy efficiency upgrades
South Australia
- • Home Battery Scheme
- • Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS)
- • Energy efficiency grants
Western Australia
- • Energy Assistance Payment
- • Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS)
- • Solar energy incentives
Australian Capital Territory
- • Sustainable Household Scheme
- • Interest-free loans for energy efficiency
- • Solar and battery incentives
How to Apply
- Get Your Energy Rating: Engage a certified NatHERS assessor to complete your energy rating certificate. Many rebates require this as proof of your home's energy efficiency.
- Check Eligibility: Review the specific requirements for each program. Eligibility criteria vary by state and program type.
- Gather Documentation: Prepare necessary documents including proof of ownership, energy rating certificates, and quotes from approved suppliers or installers.
- Submit Application: Apply through the relevant state government portal or program website. Some programs require pre-approval before work commences.
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