The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program now discounts eligible batteries by roughly 30%, and a few states add their own incentives on top. Just as importantly, several state schemes have closed — we say so plainly rather than list dead rebates as if they were live.
Source data last verified 21 June 2026.
National ~30% upfront discount on eligible home batteries (5–100 kWh), delivered as a point-of-sale STC discount on the install — no separate application, not means-tested. Began 1 July 2025; runs to 2030. Funding expanded from $2.3bn to $7.2bn.
Current value
~$252 per usable kWh (Zone 3 states, from 1 May 2026)
Based on an STC factor of 6.8/kWh and ~$37/STC after admin costs. Was ~$311/kWh before 1 May 2026. Per-kWh value is higher in sunnier STC zones (e.g. QLD Zone 2 ~$280/kWh, far-north QLD Zone 1 ~$330/kWh) and applies to the first 14 kWh at full rate.
Size tiering
From 1 May 2026 the rebate tapers by battery size: 0–14 kWh full STC factor (100%), 14–28 kWh at 60%, 28–50 kWh at 15%. Usable capacity above 50 kWh gets no STC discount (batteries up to 100 kWh still eligible to install). Strongest value is the first 14 kWh.
Step-down
STC factor steps DOWN every 6 months from 1 May 2026 through to scheme end in 2030 (8.4 → toward ~2.1/kWh by 2030). Installing earlier locks in a higher rebate — the factor is set on the installation date.
Eligibility
Administered by DCCEEW / Clean Energy Regulator (via SRES / STCs) · DCCEEW — Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) — VPP incentive
~$720–$1,500 (VPP connection incentive; varies by battery size & provider)
Not a purchase rebate — an incentive for connecting a battery to an approved Virtual Power Plant. Stackable with the federal CHBP. NSW also offers the Home Energy Saver interest-free loan (up to ~$15,000, income-tested under ~$210k household).
None active
Victoria has NO active state battery rebate in 2026. The Solar Homes battery rebate and its interest-free loan both CLOSED (late 2024). Victorian households now access the federal CHBP only. Ignore older guides citing Solar Homes battery figures.
None active (Battery Booster closed)
QLD has NO active state battery rebate in 2026. The Battery Booster program (up to ~$3,000, means-tested) closed to new applications when the federal scheme launched. Federal CHBP only — but QLD is STC Zone 2 (Zone 1 in far north), so the federal per-kWh value is higher than in southern states.
VPP incentive via Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS)
Varies by retailer/VPP
SA's direct Home Battery Scheme (up to ~$6,000) CLOSED in 2022. A VPP-linked incentive exists under REPS (cashback for connecting batteries to approved VPPs); the state has since focused on the emPowering SA community-battery program. Federal CHBP applies. Verify current REPS/VPP offers with retailers.
WA Residential Battery Scheme (Synergy / Horizon)
Synergy customers up to ~$1,300; Horizon Power customers up to ~$3,800
Upfront rebate for VPP-connected batteries, stackable with the federal CHBP. Synergy (SWIS) up to ~$1,300; Horizon Power (regional) up to ~$3,800 ($380/kWh capped at 10 kWh). Interest-free loans (up to ~$10,000) available to eligible households. VPP participation required; one per property/NMI.
Energy Saver Loan (no direct battery rebate)
Interest-free loan up to ~$10,000
No direct state battery rebate. Tasmanians can access interest-free Energy Saver Loans (up to ~$10,000) covering battery storage among other energy upgrades, plus the federal CHBP.
Sustainable Household Scheme
Interest-free / low-interest loan up to ~$15,000
Not a direct rebate — a zero/low-interest loan (currently ~3%) of $2,000–$15,000 for batteries and other energy upgrades. Zero-interest available to eligible concession-card holders via the Home Energy Support Program. Stacks with the federal CHBP.
Home and Business Battery Scheme
The NT Home and Business Battery Scheme (grants up to ~$5,000) has CLOSED — its $6m funding cap was reached. Federal CHBP applies; monitor for any reopening.
Battery rebate values change frequently. The federal rebate steps down every 6 months until 2030. Figures below are indicative and depend on STC price at install, battery usable capacity, your STC zone, and installation date. Always confirm the current amount with an accredited installer and the official source before relying on it.
Reviewed by James Baker, Founder, EnergyPlans.com.au. Data last verified 21 June 2026. Methodology.