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Creating an energy efficient home

Learn ways to make your home more sustainable

Making your home more energy-efficient can save you money, make your home more comfortable to live in and reduce your environmental impact to benefit future generations.

Read on to explore some of the programs available to support you to live more sustainably.

Victorian State Government Solar Homes rebates

The Victorian Government has announced a new Solar Homes Package program to help Victorians reduce their power bills. Eligible households can apply for one of the three available rebates:

Solar panel rebate: The package provides a rebate to eligible households of 50% of the cost of a solar PV system (up to a maximum rebate of $2,225).

Solar hot water rebate: Eligible households get $1,000 rebate on solar hot water systems.

Solar battery rebate: Eligible households can claim a discount on the cost of installing a solar battery system, up to a maximum rebate of $4,838.

For more information, explore the Solar Victoria website.

Visit Solar Victoria

Victorian Energy Compare

The Power Saving Bonus provides a $50 bonus to all Victorian households that head to Victorian Energy Compare to compare their latest energy bills.

Compare your bills

We all have the power to affect change, and while your efforts may seem small in isolation, the collective effect of everyone’s environmental action can have a significant and lasting impact.