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ACT Government Rebate
ACT Home Energy Support Rebate
Up to $2,500 rebate for eligible concession card holders installing solar, batteries, or energy-efficient upgrades
Up to $2,500
Rebate Amount
Per household
Concession Cards
Eligibility
Pensioner/Health Care
Solar + Battery
Covers
Plus other upgrades
Once Per Year
Frequency
Can reapply annually
About ACT Home Energy Support Rebate
ACT Government Rebate
The ACT Home Energy Support Rebate is designed to help ACT residents with concession cards make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce ongoing electricity costs. This rebate covers solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps, and other energy-saving upgrades. It can be combined with federal rebates for even greater savings.
How It Works
Solar Panel Systems
Up to $2,500 towards solar panel installation
- Covers any size residential system
- Combine with federal STCs
- Professional CEC-accredited installation
- Total savings: $4,000-$5,000+
Rebate Amounts by Battery Size
6.6kW Solar System
$1,300 Final Cost
System Cost: $6,500
Federal STC: -$2,700
ACT Rebate: -$2,500
Your Cost: $1,300
Solar + 13.5kWh Battery
$6,400 Total
System Cost: $18,800
Federal STCs: -$2,700
Federal Battery: -$3,400
ACT Rebate: -$2,500 (Year 1)
ACT Rebate: -$2,500 (Year 2)
Net Cost: $6,400 over 2 years
Heat Pump Hot Water
$500 Final Cost
System Cost: $4,500
Federal STC: -$1,500
ACT Rebate: -$2,500
Your Cost: $500
Battery Retrofit
$7,600 Final Cost
Battery Cost: $13,500
Federal Battery: -$3,400
ACT Rebate: -$2,500
Your Cost: $7,600
How to Claim the Battery Rebate
1
Get Your Quote from Alpine Power
- Confirm your concession card eligibility
- Calculate combined federal + ACT rebates
- Show total out-of-pocket cost
- Explain application process
Eligibility Criteria
Concession Card Requirements
- Must hold a valid ACT concession card
- Pensioner Concession Card accepted
- Health Care Card accepted
- Card must be current at time of application
Property Requirements
- Property must be in ACT
- Owner-occupier or private rental
- Public housing may have different process
- Must be residential property
Installation Requirements
- CEC-accredited installer required
- Products must be CEC approved
- Complies with ACT building codes
- Professional electrical work certificate
Application Requirements
- Apply before installation begins
- Provide proof of concession card
- Provide installer quote/invoice
- Can reapply once per financial year
Battery Rebate Questions
Lock In Your Battery Rebate Before It Reduces
Secure the full federal rebate before mid-2026.