Victorian households can access a range of energy rebates and incentives to help cut power bills and reduce emissions.
From solar rebates to discounts on electric appliances, read on for the top energy rebates that could save you money.
- Solar Homes Program: Solar panel rebates; Solar battery rebates; Hot water rebates
- Victorian Energy Upgrades Program: Heating and cooling rebates; Hot water rebates; Induction cooktop rebates; Other appliances and energy efficiency upgrades
- Energy Bill Relief Fund: Electricity bill rebates
- Other incentives: Electric vehicle (EV) benefits
Solar Homes Program
Run by Solar Victoria, the Solar Homes Program is a Victorian Government initiative designed to support Victorians to take control of their energy bills and tackle climate change. It provides rebates and interest-free loans for solar panels, batteries and hot water systems.
Solar panel rebate Victoria
For eligible households, Solar Victoria offers rebates of up to $1400* on the cost of a solar panel system along with interest-free loans to the same value.
For eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit Solar Victoria.
Solar battery rebate Victoria
There are currently no rebates for home batteries in Victoria, however interest-free loans of up to $8800* are available for eligible households.
For eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit Solar Victoria.
Hot water rebate Victoria
Solar Victoria offers rebates of up to $1000* on heat pump and solar hot water systems for eligible Victorians.
For eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit Solar Victoria.
Further discounts on hot water systems are also available through the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. Find out more below.
Victorian Energy Upgrades program
The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program is designed to help households cut power bills and reduce emissions with discounts on energy-saving products. These include heating and cooling systems, induction cooktops, shower heads, clothes dryers, window glazing and more.
Heating and cooling rebate Victoria
Households can access a discount when installing a VEU-approved reverse cycle air conditioner, capable of both cooling and heating the home.
Depending on the type of product being installed and whether you’re replacing an old system or simply installing a new one, discounts can range from less than $100 to over $8000*.
To view the discounts and eligibility criteria, visit Victorian Energy Upgrades.
Hot water rebate Victoria
Discounts are available through the VEU program when upgrading a gas or electric hot water system. Discounts range from $490-$1190* depending on the old system being replaced and the product you're installing.
To view the discounts and eligibility criteria, visit Victorian Energy Upgrades.
Induction cooktop rebate Victoria
Eligible households with an existing gas cooktop can access a discount of up to $140* to install an induction cooktop.
For eligibility criteria and how to access the discount, visit Victorian Energy Upgrades.
Other appliances and energy efficiency upgrades
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program offers discounts on several other appliances and energy efficiency upgrades. These include:
- Shower heads
- Clothes dryers
- Window glazing
- Weather sealing products (e.g. sealing windows, doors and exhaust fans)
- In-home energy displays
Discounts can range from $70 to several hundred dollars. Visit the VEU website to view all the available discounts and find out more.
Energy Bill Relief Fund 2024-25
Electricity bill rebate
The Federal Government’s Energy Bill Relief Fund provides rebates to Victorian households of up to $300, applied to electricity bills in four quarterly instalments of $75.*
Your energy retailer should apply these to your bills automatically, so you won’t have to do anything.
Other incentives
Electric vehicle (EV) benefits
While the Victorian Government doesn’t currently offer any EV rebates, EV owners can get a discount of $100 a year on their registration.*
EV drivers can also enjoy the following benefits at a national level:
- EVs and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) are exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT).*
- Fuel efficient vehicles have a higher luxury car tax (LCT) threshold of $91,387 compared to $80,567 for petrol and diesel vehicles.*
*Rebate and discount information valid as at February 2025. Although we endeavour to keep this information up to date, we recommend that you also check the source sites for each rebate.