Double Your Savings with Randwick Sustainability Rebate & NSW Battery Rebate
With the NSW Solar Battery Rebate launching this November, Randwick residents are in a prime position to maximise their savings by combining state and local rebates. The NSW rebate offers up to $4,800 for solar battery installations, plus up to an additional $800 when you join a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). Pair this with Randwick City Council’s sustainability rebates—covering solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, and EV chargers—offering up to $2,250 in savings. Together, these rebates can provide homeowners with almost $7,500 in total savings, making solar, battery storage, and smart energy solutions more affordable than ever. Here's how you can take full advantage of these incentives!
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Randwick Sustainability Rebates
Randwick City Council offers sustainability rebates to promote eco-friendly technologies and reduce carbon footprints. These incentives help residents afford solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, and EV chargers, making green energy more accessible. This initiative supports both individual households and a community shift towards renewable energy.
Household EV Charger – Rebate Up to $250
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Why install an EV Charger? Installing an EV charger at home offers unmatched convenience and helps future-proof your property for the growing electric vehicle market. Home charging provides flexibility and allows you to take advantage of lower electricity rates during off-peak hours. Randwick residents can claim up to $250 of the cost of installing an EV charger, making it an affordable way to prepare your home for the future of electric mobility.
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Eligibility:
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• Only available in properties in the Randwick Local Government Area
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• Must be an electric vehicle charger or EV infrastructure for apartment blocks
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• Must be installed by a licensed electrician
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• Installation must have occurred within the past 12 months
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Household Heat Pump – Rebate Up to $500
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Why install an EV Charger? Heat pumps are one of the most energy-efficient ways to heat water in your home, using far less electricity than traditional hot water systems. They help reduce your energy bills and your environmental impact, making them an excellent choice for sustainability. Randwick residents can claim up to $500 of the cost of an electric heat pump or rooftop solar hot water system. Additionally, you can benefit from the Federal Government’s Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STC) rebate and the State Government’s Energy Savings Scheme (ESC) rebate, organised by your installer.
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Eligibility:
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• Only available in properties in the Randwick Local Government Area
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• Must be a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited electric heat pump or rooftop solar hot water system
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• Excludes swimming pool heat pumps
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• Installation must have occurred within the past 12 months
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Find out how to qualify for up to $7,500 rebates with our energy experts.
Household Rooftop Solar – Rebate Up to $500
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Why install an EV Charger? Rooftop solar allows you to generate clean energy for your home, reducing your reliance on the grid and cutting down your electricity bills. Solar power also increases the value of your property, and with the upcoming NSW Solar Battery Rebate in November, it’s a smart investment to pair solar with battery storage for even more savings. Randwick homeowners can claim 10% of the cost of installing rooftop solar, up to $500, making it easier than ever to adopt renewable energy.
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Eligibility:
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• Only available in properties in the Randwick Local Government Area
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• Must be a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installter
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• Must have minimum system capacity of 5kW
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• Installation must have occurred within the past 12 months
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Household Solar Battery – Rebate Up to $1,000
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Why install an EV Charger? Installing a solar battery allows you to store excess energy generated by your solar panels and use it when the sun isn’t shining, helping you further reduce energy costs and become more independent from the grid. Solar battery systems also offer greater energy security during power outages. Randwick residents can claim 10% of the cost of installing a solar battery, up to $1,000, making energy storage a more affordable investment for long-term savings.
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Eligibility:
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• Only available in properties in the Randwick Local Government Area
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• Must be a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installter
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• Installation must have occurred within the past 12 months
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NSW Battery Rebate 2024
Starting November 1, 2024, the NSW government will offer new battery incentives for homes and businesses with rooftop solar systems. Part of the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme, these incentives support battery storage installation and Virtual Power Plant connections, helping reduce electricity bills and enhance solar energy use.
NSW Battery Installation Incentive
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Amount:
- Up to $4,500 off the upfront installation costs, depending of the size of your battery of choice.
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Eligibility:
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• Homes and businesses in NSW with existing solar system but without existing battery.
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• Battery must be listed on an approved product list and battery capacity must be between 2 kWh and 28 kWh.
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• Battery must be internet connectable and controllable by a Demand Response Aggregator.
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• Must have a warranty of at least 10 years and guarantee that at least 70% of the Usable Capacity is retained 10 years from the date of installation.
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• Warranty must define the normal use conditions as not being less than a minimum ambient temperature of -10°C to 50°C; and minimum warranted throughput of 3.65 MWh per kWh of Usable Battery Capacity.
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Note:
- Incentive is provided as an upfront discount by approved suppliers.
- For homes and businesses without existing solar, the incentive can be included in the quote for a new solar and battery system.
NSW Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Connection Incentive
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Amount:
- Up to $800 incentive for connecting to a VPP.
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Frequency:
- Available twice, at least 3 years apart.
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Eligibility:
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• Applies to both new and existing batteries that will join a VPP.
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• Battery must be listed on an approved product list and battery capacity must be between 2 kWh and 28. kWh.
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• Battery must have a minimum 6 years remaining on its warranty.
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• Warranty must define the normal use conditions as not being less than a minimum ambient temperature of -10°C to 50°C; and a minimum warranted throughput of 3.65 MWh per kWh of Usable Battery Capacity.
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• Participation in VPP must not void or lessen the battery's warranty below a guarantee of at least 70% of Usable Capacity being retained 10 years from the installation date.
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Let Smart Energy Answers Help You Maximise Your Rebates
At Smart Energy Answers, we’re dedicated to helping you make the most of these rebates and design a sustainable energy solution that fits your needs. Whether you're looking to install solar panels, a solar battery, or an EV charger, our experts will guide you through the process to ensure you’re maximising your savings while making eco-friendly choices.
Contact Smart Energy Answers today to start your journey toward a greener, more energy-efficient home!
Unlock Your Rebates and Savings Now.
Find out how to qualify for up to $7,500 rebates with our energy experts.