Am I Eligible for the Federal Battery Rebate?

Am I Eligible for the Federal Battery Rebate?

From 1 July 2025, the Albanese Government will roll out the Cheaper Home Batteries program — a long-awaited federal battery rebate. Backed by $2.3 billion, the scheme aims to support over a million Australian homes and businesses to install solar-connected batteries. If you’re eyeing energy independence or just want to slash your bills, you might be wondering: Can I get the rebate? Here’s a deep dive into the eligibility rules. What is the feder…

Rushing to buy a discounted battery? Careful, we haven’t seen the rebate fine print yet - One Step Off The Grid

Labor’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program only begins in July, but a promise that Australians can get a battery now and claim the rebate later has triggered a rush on installers. There’s just one problem: the rebate technically doesn’t exist yet, and neither does the fine print. Here’s why you should tread carefully. Retrospective rebate risks The scheme is only set to kick off July 1, but Labor has promised that it will retrospectively apply to ba…