Government incentives for energy upgrades

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Government Energy Rebates & Incentives in Australia

Across Australia, a wide range of government-backed energy programs are currently available to help reduce the cost of upgrading to more efficient systems. Whether you’re improving your home or investing in your business, these rebates and certificates can lower your upfront costs and help you cut down on long-term energy bills.

At Australian Energy Upgrades, we help homeowners and businesses take advantage of every available incentive. These programs vary depending on your location and the type of technology you’re upgrading, and our team is here to guide you through the process.

Here are the current live energy upgrade incentives we support

Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU)

A Victorian Government initiative that provides rebates for energy-saving upgrades in homes and businesses, including hot water systems, air conditioning and lighting.

Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs)

VEECs are generated when you install approved energy-efficient products under the VEU program. The number of certificates issued depends on the level of energy savings achieved.

Solar Homes Program Rebate

Victorian households can receive a rebate of up to $1,400 for installing rooftop solar, helping reduce electricity bills while improving energy independence.

Solar Homes Program Interest-Free Loan

In addition to the solar rebate, eligible homeowners can also apply for an interest-free loan of the same value, making solar more accessible without the upfront financial burden.

NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS)

This scheme rewards businesses in New South Wales for reducing energy use. Eligible upgrades can generate Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs), which help lower installation costs.

Queensland Business Energy Saving and Transformation (QBEST) Rebates

Available to small and medium Queensland businesses looking to upgrade appliances or systems to more energy-efficient models.

Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs)

Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) support solar systems over 100kW by rewarding ongoing renewable energy production. Businesses earn LGCs for each megawatt-hour generated, providing a continuous incentive for sustainable, large-scale energy solutions.

Small Scale Technology Certificates (STC's)

Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) are government incentives that lower the upfront costs of solar installations under 100kW by assigning a value to the environmental benefits generated. For businesses, STCs can significantly reduce initial investment, making solar more accessible.

Cheaper Home Batteries Program

From July 2025, Australians can get up to 30% off battery storage through the federal rebate. Find out who’s eligible, how it works, and how to get started.

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Australian Energy Upgrades is a family-run business with more than 40 years of experience improving energy efficiency across homes and commercial properties. We work alongside state and federal programs to help clients tap into generous government rebates for approved upgrades.

Our skilled team oversees every project from planning through to installation, delivering safe, high-quality systems such as reverse cycle air conditioners and hot water heat pumps.

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Our Customers Share Their Positive Experiences

We’re so happy we used Australian Energy Upgrades for our Solar! They were thoroughly helpful and professional throughout the whole process and provided outstanding service.

Mars Noga

We are glad we trusted AEU to conduct the organizational wide energy audit and also proud to have AEU implement all the solutions which were proposed from the audit.

Jack Bowman

Our new hot water service is running smoothly. Installation was efficient and customer service was excellent. Many thanks, David and Glennis Branagh

Melissa Branagh

Fantastic service from 1st phone call to installation. Great unit (I upgraded to larger model) & fairly quiet. Have not run out of hot water since installed … best decision made!

Heleana Harvey

Communication was clear and believable . Work carried out by tradies was quick and efficient and they turned up when they said they would. Finished job looks good and works well. Definitely a winner.

Peter Nunn

Customer Service was professional and thorough. As someone who isn’t all that familiar with solar systems and the process involved, no question was too difficult to answer which gave me comfort and confidence. The tradespeople kept their promise, arriving on time and delivering the desired outcomes.