Home Energy
Support Program
Eligible households can access up to $5,000 in rebates and up to $10,000 in an interest-free loan.
Eligibility criteriaAvailable products
Category A
Solar systems
- Rooftop solar PV systems
Rebate for rooftop solar systems
Eligible households may be able to receive up to $2,500.
See rebate detailsSee eligibility guidelines
Category B
Energy efficient upgrades
- Reverse cycle heating & cooling systems
- Hot water heat pumps
- Efficient electric stove tops
- Ceiling insulation
- Requirements apply
Rebate for energy efficient upgrades and insulation
Eligible households may be able to receive up to $2,500.
See rebate detailsSee eligibility guidelines
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Eligible households can access a low-interest loan of up to $15,000 for home battery storage, EV chargers and more —Learn more.
Loan details
- Finance amount
- Up to $10,000
- Interest
- 0% interest
- Repayments
- Fortnightly
- Repayment terms
- Up to 10 years
- Customer fees
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- $0 establishment fee
- $0 weekly account keeping fee
- $0 introducer fee
- $4.99 late payment fee late payment fee may be applied if you miss a repayment (Late fees are capped at $49.90/year)
- Eligibility & terms
Rebate details
- Details
- Eligible households may be able to receive two rebates of up to $2,500 each.
- Rooftop PV solar systems
- One rebate of 50% of the total installation price, up to a maximum rebate of $2,500 for rooftop solar.
- Energy efficient upgrades and insulation
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One rebate of 50% of the total installation price, up to a maximum rebate of $2,500, for:
- reverse cycle heating and cooling
- hot water heat pumps
- efficient electric stove tops
- ceiling insulation
- Eligibility & terms
How to get started
Step 1: Find a supplier
Use the Brighte Marketplace to review a personalised list of local vendors that can help you install your desired product.
Step 2: Get a quote
You can request quotes from multiple suppliers. So don't be afraid to shop around.
Step 3: Apply for finance
Once you’ve found your preferred supplier, let them know you would like to participate in the Home Energy Support Program and they will start the loan process on your behalf. Brighte will then contact you to apply for the interest-free loan.
That’s it! Once approved for finance, your chosen vendor will take care of the installation process for you.
Find suppliersACT Government buyers guides and workshops
We encourage all customers to review the ACT buyers guides and to attend an online workshop for help with your energy efficiency choices.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Brighte?
At Brighte, we’re on a mission to make sustainability affordable and accessible for everyone.
We passionately believe that sustainable homes can be both affordable and comfortable, without compromise. Australians deserve to love the homes they live in now, and not have to wait until tomorrow.
Our easy finance solutions help households take advantage of the ongoing cost advantages that energy efficient products offer, sooner.
Click around our website to learn more about Brighte.
What type of products can I purchase through the Home Energy Support Program?
From battery storage to electric heating & cooling systems; the Home Energy Support Program gives you a range of options to make your home more sustainable.
Solar systems (Category A)
- Rooftop solar PV systems
Replacement of gas or inefficient electric appliances (Category B)
- Electric heating & cooling systems – reverse cycle
- Hot Water Heat Pumps (HWHP)
- Efficient electric stove tops
Insulation (Category D)
- Ceiling insulation
What is the Home Energy Support rebate?
Eligible households approved under the Home Energy Support Program can access up to $5,000 in rebates and up to $10,000 in an interest-free loan. This means the total support available from the ACT Government is $15,000.
Eligible households may be able to receive:
- one rebate of 50% of the total installation price, up to a maximum rebate of $2,500, for rooftop solar, and
- one rebate of 50% of the total installation price, up to a maximum rebate of $2,500, for:
- reverse cycle heating and cooling
- hot water heat pumps
- electric stove tops
- ceiling insulation
You can find the full details of the available rebates on the ACT Climate Choices website.
Am I eligible for the Home Energy Support rebate?
Rebates are available if you meet the following requirements:
- Hold an Australian Government Pensioner Concession Card, a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card, or a Health Care Card
- Have an eligible property, that you own and occupy the home in which the product will be installed
- Have attended a free Home Energy Support workshop delivered by the ACT Government.
What do I need to apply for the Loan?
Finance is our bread and butter. We’ve made it easy for you to apply online (or over the phone). To apply, you’ll need to provide:
- Be 18 years or over and an Australian resident
- Have an Australian driver's licence, passport or Medicare card
- Provide your own email address and mobile number
What are the fees for the loan product?
Brighte has developed an exclusive product that is only accessible for Home Energy Support Program participants.
Below is the fee structure:
- 0% interest loan
- $0 establishment fee
- $0 weekly account keeping fee
- $0 introducer fee
- $4.99 late payment fee may be applied if you miss a repayment (late fees are capped at $49.90/year)
- Fortnightly repayments
- 2-10 year loan terms