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Discover a range of government incentives to help you save.
To help make the transition to an energy-efficient and sustainable home more affordable, we've put together a list of programs and schemes delivered by the ACT and NSW governments. Learn about the schemes, eligibility criteria and how to access the incentives below.
Energy-efficiency upgrades government incentives
Sustainable Household Scheme (ACT)
Eligible ACT homeowners may be able to access a low-interest loan to help fund energy-efficiency upgrades such as electric heating and cooling systems, hot water heat pumps, electric stovetops and ceiling insulation.
Home Energy Support Program (ACT)
The ACT Government's Home Energy Support Program provides rebates for eligible homeowners to help with the upfront costs of installing reverse-cycle heating and cooling, hot water heat pumps, electric stovetops and ovens and ceiling insulation.
Wood Heater Replacement Program (ACT)
Designed to help Canberrans transition to cleaner heating methods, the Wood Heater Replacement Program offers rebates for closing off fireplaces, removing wood heaters and replacing them with an electric reverse-cycle system.
Energy savings upgrades: Energy Savings Scheme (NSW)
Under the NSW Government's Energy Savings Scheme, homeowners may be eligible for financial incentives for installing energy-efficient appliances and equipment, including air conditioning systems, hot water systems and batteries connected to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP).
Electric vehicle government incentives
Lower vehicle registration fees (ACT)
Owners of low or zero-emission vehicles in the ACT have access to cheaper registration fees compared to higher emission vehicles in the same weight range.
Motor vehicle duty exemption (ACT)
As part of the ACT Government's Zero Emissions Vehicle Strategy, no motor vehicle duty is payable on used zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs), including electric and hydrogen vehicles, purchased between 1 August 2022 and 31 August 2025. From 1 September 2025, refer to the ACT Government's website for applicable duty amounts.
Low-interest loan for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure (ACT)
Eligible ACT residents holding a current ACT driver licence may be able to access a low-interest loan to support the purchase of an electric vehicle or charging infrastructure.
ActewAGL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay respect to the Elders, past and present and celebrate all First Peoples’ continuing connections and contributions to Country.
ActewAGL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay respect to the Elders, past and present and celebrate all First Peoples’ continuing connections and contributions to Country.
