ACT Government
$20K Low interest loans Sustainable Household Scheme
The ACT Government is providing up to $20,000 at 3% interest over a 10-year loan period for installations of energy-efficient products (Tesla Powerwall, Hot Water Heat Pumps (HWHP), Airconditioning)
You have up to 10 years to repay it.
3% interest and no upfront or ongoing costs or fees.
Loans are facilitated by Brighte.
You can access the loan multiple times for eligible purchases.
The loan begins after the system is installed.
Eligibility
The UV of the property must be at or below $750,000 , for: freestanding houses and non-titled dual occupancies (non-unit titled dwellings); and townhouses and unit titled dual occupancies (stand-alone unit titled dwellings) based on the unit entitlement percentage. UV eligibility for product categories A, B and D - Unit titled multi-storey apartments For unit titled multi‑storey apartment
Look up your eligibility online: Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
Required to meet lending criteria.
Recommended links
Government website: Sustainable Household Scheme - Climate Choices (act.gov.au)
Unimproved land value search Unimproved Values (act.gov.au)
Available in ACT Only
Home Energy Support Rebate (Pensioner and Veterans)
Australian Pensioner Concession and Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card holders may be able to get rebates for sustainable home upgrades.
Category A products rebate of up to $2,500
Solar panel (PV) energy systems.
Category B products rebate of up to $2,500
Reverse cycle heating and cooling, hot water heat pumps (HWHP), electric stove tops and ovens.
To access this rebate:
Australian Government Pensioner Concession Card or
Department of Veterans Affairs Gold Card or
Australian Government Health Care Card
Owns & occupies the home (ACT resident) in which the eligible product will be installed
Has attended a free Everyday Climate Choices workshop delivered by the ACT Government
have an Unimproved Value (UV) at or below:
$750,000 at the time of application in any year from 2022 for freestanding homes/units and dual occupancies. For unit titled freestanding properties this is based on the unit entitlement percentage.
$300,000 in any year from 2022 for unit titled multi-story apartments.
Both property requirements and product requirements apply
For solar customers accessing this rebate, in most cases the system size will be limited to 6.6kW. Special exemptions can apply for larger systems if you have high energy use at the property.
If the customer is accessing the rebate & the ACT SHS Loan, the ACT SHS Loan will be capped at $10K.
Recommended links:
Application forms
Home Energy Support: Rebates for Homeowners - Climate Choices website
Book a rebates consultation to access government programs available in your area.
Available in ACT/Whitlam Only
$10K Energy Rebate for Whitlam
You’ll need to prove you have built your home in line with the mandatory requirements outlined in the eligibility guidelines for your Stage of Whitlam.
Your home will need to be built with these all-electric, energy efficient inclusions listed and illustrated below:
Choose a light coloured roof
Have a 5kW solar PV system (minimum)
Choose an energy efficient hot water system
Invest in home energy monitoring and/or management system
Put in electric vehicle charging
Eligibility What is the process?
Mandatory requirements are met
All requirements are completed
Submitted within the timeframe - use the online form below!
Supporting documentation is submitted
Recommended links
SLA Whitlam Energy Rebates page suburbanland.act.gov.au
Eligibility Guidelines Energy and Landscape Rebates Download guidelines
Available in ACT/Jacka Only
$7K Energy Rebate for Jacka
The Home Energy Rebate (Energy Rebate) will encourage building choices that help reduce energy consumption and your reliance on fossil fuels. A rebate of $7,000 is available.
Your home will need to be built with these all-electric, energy efficient inclusions listed below:
Make your roof cool
Generate your own electricity
Invest in energy demand management
Choose an energy-efficient hot water system
Future proof for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
Eligibility What is the process?
Buyers or Eligible First Transferees in Jacka will be eligible for the Energy or Landscape Rebate if:
The requirements are met
All mandatory requirements listed in this document for the specific rebate are met when you build your home and garden.Evidence is collected
All required certificates, invoices and photos are collected, as outlined in this document.Evidence is included
All supporting information and evidence is attached to your online application within the timeframe.In-person inspection of front yard
For Landscape Rebates only, an on-site inspection of your front garden will be completed before the rebate is paid to you.
Recommended links
SLA Jacka Energy Rebates page suburbanland.act.gov.au
Eligibility Guidelines Energy and Landscape Rebates Download guidelines)