Victorian households and businesses can now enjoy some attractive savings thanks to rebates from state and federal government renewable energy incentives.
Recent additions also include subsidies for businesses, hospitals, local government buildings, aquatic centres, aged care facilities, factories and community organisations with up to $25,000 off the upfront cost of installing a 100 kW system and up to $34,300 off a 200 kW solar system, with discounts available for systems from 30 kilowatt up to 200 kW.
This adds to the Commonwealth Government rebates on solar systems in the 30 to 200 kw range with up to $50,000 savings.
On 3 October, the Victorian government further extended the discount of $34,300 to large commercial and industrial businesses, such as factories, warehouses, and food processors, to install rooftop solar systems from 30 up to 200 kW under the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program. It says these businesses account for a third of Victoria’s energy consumption.
Apartment occupants are also putting up their hands for 5000 rebates available the $32 million Solar for Apartments program, for up to $2800 per household or up to $140,000 per building for up to 50 apartments to install solar panels on their rooftop.
The list below shows the funding available through a fact sheet published by Solar Victoria.
Electrification incentives: new fact sheet
- Combined energy savings at home with the Solar Homes Program and Victorian Energy Upgrades
Recent announcements:
- Building Electrification regulations summary: New electrification and efficiency standards and regulations for Victorian buildings
- Minimum standards for residential (owner occupier and rental properties) and commercial buildings: New electrification and efficiency standards and regulations for Victorian buildings
Solar Homes Program – hot water rebate – locally made products
- From 1 July 2025, households that choose an eligible locally made hot water product receive a higher rebate of up to $1,400. The $1,000 rebate will remain for other eligible hot water products: https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/hot-water-rebate
Electrification workforce training announcement 25/06/25
- $5 million investment in free training initiatives for electrification upgrades, includes training for plumbers to install and maintain heat pumps, training for the construction industry in building 7 star all electric homes and specific mentoring for electricians and solar installations. This builds on the $12 million the Labor Government has invested to train over 6,000 workers in renewable energy and electric appliance installation: https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/training-workforce-development
Solar Victoria Residential Electrification Grants
- Morwell case study: Residential Electrification Grants Helping households in Morwell slash Energy Bills
- Resource: https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/electrification-grants
VEU Insulation announcement, 8/4/25
- From early 2026, Victorians can access discounts on ceiling insulation through the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. The VEU discount will halve the average ceiling insulation install costs of $3000 to $1500, based on current certificate prices: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/cutting-cost-insulation-and-slashing-energy-bills
Other information resources:
- Information and guidance to help householders make the switch to electric. Includes consumer education and explainers, case study articles and videos that support householders to understand and research energy efficiency upgrades at home.
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