Home energy efficiency upgrades are essential for reducing energy consumption, lowering energy bills, and enhancing comfort. By investing in upgrades such as air-conditioning, LED lights, heat pump hot water systems, and induction cooktops, homeowners can significantly reduce heat loss and gain, ensuring more stable indoor temperatures year-round. These improvements not only enhance living conditions but also lessen reliance on fossil fuels, leading to substantial savings on energy bills over time. Moreover, energy-efficient upgrades contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy consumption. Overall, prioritising energy efficiency upgrades is a prudent investment that improves home value, increases comfort and delivers long-term financial benefits through reduced energy costs.
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The latest energy efficient products
You might have already upgraded your shower heads or even some LED lights, but new technology and affordable appliances make saving even more money possible. Check out the latest products via the links below.
Air conditioning
Split system air conditioning offers efficient cooling and heating with customisable room-by-room temperature control.
Solar Hot Water
Solar hot water systems harness the sun’s energy to heat water, offering energy savings and reducing reliance on traditional energy sources.
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems
Heat pump hot water systems use ambient heat to efficiently heat water, providing energy savings and reducing carbon emissions compared to conventional water heaters.
Induction Cooktops
Induction cooktops use electromagnetic technology to heat pots and pans directly, offering precise control, faster heating times, and energy efficiency.
LED Lighting
LED lighting uses light-emitting diodes to produce light, offering energy efficiency, longer lifespan, and versatility in design and colour options compared to traditional lighting technologies.
State and federal incentives and rebates for energy efficient products
Our government on all levels has an invested interest in energy efficiency products and appliances. As we inch closer to our country’s emission target deadlines, finding new ways to encourage Australians to switch to renewables and energy-efficient products becomes paramount. Let’s take a look at the current rebates and incentives available by state.
Australia-wide
The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme offers STC discounts on a select number of small renewable products, such as heat pumps and solar hot water systems.
New South Wales (NSW)
NSW’s Household Energy Saving Upgrades program offers free upgrades or co-payments for energy-efficient products. The program covers LED lights, hot water systems, air conditioners, and pool pump upgrades.
Victoria (VIC)
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program offers discounts on a wide range of energy-efficient products and appliances. From heat pump hot water systems to televisions and home insulation, the program helps Victorians save hundreds to thousands on their bills each year.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
The Home Energy Support program offers rebates up to $2,500 for upgrades of reverse cycle heating and cooling, hot water heat pumps, electric stove tops and ovens, and ceiling insulation. In addition, the Home Energy Efficiency Program is available to eligible Cranberrians and offers a free home energy assessment and guidance to improve your home’s energy efficiency.
South Australia (SA)
The South Australian Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme offers residential and commercial properties with free or discounted energy efficiency upgrades for LED lights, hot water systems, shower heads (residential) and LED lighting and shower heads (commercial).
Tasmania (TAS)
The Energy Saver Loan Scheme provides 0% interest loans to eligible applicants to fund the purchase price and installation of energy-efficient products. Although the release date has not yet been released, Tasmanians will soon benefit from the Homes Tasmania Energy Efficiency Program which will provide discounts on the purchase of energy-efficient products.
Western Australia (WA)
The Energy Ahead program is available to Synergy customers experiencing financial hardship and looking for a free energy assessment and coaching to save on electricity bills.
Northern Territory (NT)
There are currently no state programs of schemes available for Territorians to upgrade their appliances.
Queensland (QLD)
There are currently no state programs of schemes available for Queenslanders to upgrade their appliances.
Local councils
Many local councils offer incentives to make the switch to energy-efficient products. Contact your local council today. Please note that the ACT has no councils.