Victoria

There are 15 rebate and assistance programs available in Victoria

Electricity feed-in tariff

The Victorian Feed-in Tariff rewards households, community organisations and businesses that install renewable energy generation technology by paying them for the excess electricity they generate.

Available: VIC For: Home owners; Renters Category: Energy

Gas hot water rebate

The Gas Hot Water rebate provides Victorian households with up to $400, or $700 for concession card holders, to replace their existing wood-fired or peak-rate electric hot water heater with a natural gas hot water system.

Available: VIC For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Energy

Home appliance rebate and assistance

The Whitegoods Appliance Rebate of $100 is available for eligible Victorian concession card holders to help them buy energy efficient fridges and washing machines. The rebate is available through the No Interest Loan Scheme, Progress Loans Program or the Good Shepherd Buying service.

Available: VIC For: Home owners; Renters Category: Water; Energy

Home energy incentives

The Energy Saver Incentive helps Victorian households save energy with a range of discounts and special offers on selected energy saving products and services including fridges, freezers, heaters and hot water systems.

Available: VIC For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Energy

Home and garden water rebates

The Water Smart Gardens and Home Rebate Scheme helps Victorian households with the cost of purchasing water saving products like water efficient showerheads, dual flush toilets, rainwater tanks, hot water re-circulator systems and greywater systems. It also offers a free water conservation assessment.

Available: VIC For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Water

Home sustainability assessment

The Green Loans program offers households across Australia access to a free home sustainability assessment and report to help make practical improvements to their home and save energy and water.

Available: AUS For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Water; Energy

Home water assessment and incentives

The Water Wise Scheme provides eligible concession card holders in Victoria with a free water audit and up to $500 worth of repairs, replacement fittings and new water saving products.

Available: VIC For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Water

LPG gas vehicle conversion

The LPG Vehicle Scheme offers grants of $2,000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle already fitted with LPG or a grant of $1,500 for the LPG conversion of a new or used vehicle. You can only apply for one grant every 3 years.

Available: AUS For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Energy; Transport

Renewable power incentives

Households across Australia installing a small scale solar, wind or hydro renewable electricity system may be eligible for a benefit via Renewable Energy Certificates and Solar Credits.

Available: AUS For: Home owners Category: Energy

Showerhead exchange

Residents of Victoria can swap their old showerhead for a free 3-star water efficient one under the Showerhead Exchange Program.

Available: VIC For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Water; Energy

Solar hot water or heat pump rebate

Households across Australia that replace an existing electric storage hot water system may be eligible for rebates of $1,000 for a solar hot water system or $600 for a heat pump hot water system under the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme.

Available: AUS For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Energy

Solar hot water rebate - metropolitan Melbourne

The Solar Hot Water Rebate for metropolitan Melbourne provides up to $1,500 at point of sale to replace or improve your existing hot water system with a range of new gas and solar hot water solutions.

Available: VIC For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Energy

Solar hot water rebate - regional Victoria

The Solar Hot Wate Rebate for regional Victoria provides up to $1,600 as a point of sale discount off the cost of replacing or improving your existing hot water system.

Available: VIC For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Energy

Toilet replacement rebate

The Dual-flush Toilet Replacement Program can help Melbourne households save on water use, saving you almost half the usual cost of a dual-flush toilet and installation.

Available: VIC For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Water

Water tank or greywater system rebate

Households across Australia can receive up to $500 under the National Rainwater and Greywater initiative to install rainwater tanks or a greywater treatment system.

Available: AUS For: Home owners; Landlords Category: Water