Australian Capital Territory
Rebates and loans for ACT households
What you can apply for in the ACT
Federal
What it is
A discount off the price
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ACT
What it is
A loan you pay back
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ACT
Next Generation Energy Storage
The ACT's own battery subsidy, and it has not been replaced.
What that means for a quoteWhat it is
Closed, no replacement
Closed 31 Mar 2023
Cheaper Home Batteries Program: how it works
| Battery configuration | Usable storage capacity | Estimated federal discount | Extra discount for the next unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.5 kWh | $3,367 | ||
Most popular | 27 kWh | $5,476 | +$2,109 |
| 40.5 kWh | $6,105 | +$629 |
| 54 kWh | $6,438 | +$333 |
Indicative discounts only. Eligibility, installation date and STC value affect the final amount. Your quote will confirm the discount that applies.
Rates as at 29 July 2026 · Clean Energy Regulator · installs to 31 December 2026
The discount stops at 50 kWh of usable capacity.
Your figure depends on the battery you end up with
ACT low interest loans available up to:
$20,000
The cap for new applicants, from 1 July 2026
- Interest
- 3% a year
- Term
- Up to 10 years
- Lender
- Brighte
- Fees
- No establishment or account fees
$15,000the legacy cap, for households already in the scheme
Who can apply
- ACT resident who owns the home
- Mandatory free 1-hour Everyday Climate Choices workshop
- Brighte credit check
- Property Unimproved Value under $750,000
ACT Government, read 29 July 2026
- The federal discount comes off the price at the point of sale.
- The ACT loan can then finance what is left to pay.
Next Generation Energy Storage has ended
Final installations completed
No scheme has replaced it
If a quote in front of you shows an ACT rebate coming off the price, it's the federal discount under another name.
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