Concession holders: up to $5,000 HESP rebate. Federal rebates decrease every year.
Concession card holders can claim up to $5,000 through the Home Energy Support Program. All ACT homeowners can access the Sustainable Household Scheme's interest-free loan of up to $15,000 to fund solar, batteries and upgrades. Stack with federal STCs (about $1,710 on a 6.6kW Canberra install, or $3,458 on 13.3kW) and the federal battery rebate (about $2,584 on 10kWh). Enter your postcode to see your real entitlement.
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Rebates up to $5,000 for concession card holders for solar, batteries and energy efficiency upgrades. This is one of the most generous state programs for eligible households.
The ACT Solar Homes scheme was updated in July 2025 with new eligibility requirements. Check the ACT Government website for the latest information on available rebates for non-concession holders.
Canberra is in STC Zone 3. Combined with the HESP program for eligible households, the ACT can offer excellent total savings.
Federal program providing approximately 30% off eligible battery systems. Concession card holders may be able to combine it with HESP.
If you hold a concession card, check your eligibility for HESP on the ACT Government website.
Get a written quote from one SAA-accredited (formerly CEC) installer registered with both the federal and ACT programs.
Submit your HESP application through the ACT Government portal before installation.
Make sure your quote shows the STC and federal battery rebates as point-of-sale discounts.
Have your solar and battery system installed by your approved installer.
Submit your completion documents to receive your HESP rebate payment.
Check the ACT Government website for any updated state programs.
See your real ACT stack (HESP eligibility included). Enter your postcode:
Up to $5,000 extra savings for eligible households, one of Australia's best state programs.
STCs reduce each 1 January. Installing now locks in the higher rate.
The ACT runs on 100% renewable electricity. Adding solar cuts your carbon footprint further.
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HESP provides rebates up to $5,000 for concession card holders in the ACT for solar, batteries, and energy efficiency upgrades. It's one of the most generous state programs for eligible households.
To be eligible for HESP, you must hold a valid concession card (Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, etc.) and own or rent a property in the ACT. The rebate covers solar, batteries, EV chargers, and other energy upgrades.
The ACT Solar Homes scheme was updated in July 2025 with new eligibility requirements. Check the ACT Government website for the latest information on available rebates for non-concession holders.
Canberra households (Zone 3) typically save about $1,710 on a 6.6kW system through federal STCs, or $3,458 on 13.3kW. Concession card holders can add up to $5,000 through HESP, bringing total savings to as much as $8,458.
Yes. Concession card holders may be able to combine HESP (up to $5,000) with the federal Cheaper Home Batteries program (~$2,584 for 10kWh). Total battery savings can reach $7,584.
Non-concession card holders can access federal rebates: the STC solar rebate (about $1,710 for 6.6kW) and Cheaper Home Batteries program (~30% off). Check the ACT Government website for any updated state programs.
The ACT Sustainable Household Scheme provides interest-free loans of up to $15,000 for ACT homeowners to install solar panels, batteries, electric vehicle chargers, and other energy-efficient products. The loan is repaid over up to 10 years through your rates notice. It's available to all ACT homeowners, not just concession card holders.
