In August (2018) the Victorian government announced a new state-level rebate scheme called the ‘Solar Homes Package‘.
The value of this Victorian only rebate is ‘up to’ a value of $2,225 or 50% of the price; whichever is lowest.
For example:
- if you buy a solar system for $3,000, you can apply for a $1,500 rebate
- if you purchase a system for $4,450 you can apply for the maximum $2,225 rebate
- if you buy a system for $6,000 you can only apply for a $2,225 rebate – because it’s capped.
You are only eligible if you live in a home valued under $3 million with a combined household income under $180,000.
The Victorian government’s rebate is in addition to the federal solar incentive.
Who is eligible for the rebate?
To quote the Victorian government’s Solar Victoria website:
Victorian households are eligible to receive a rebate under the Solar Homes Package if the applicant:
- has a combined household income of less than $180,000 per annum before tax (based on the most recent tax assessment notices for the home owners),
- is an owner-occupier of a home valued at under $3,000,000 (a copy of a recent Council rates notice will be required),
- does not already have a solar panel system installed on their property,
- chooses a Clean Energy Council (CEC) Approved Product (for solar panels) and uses a CEC Accredited Installer,
- chooses a product that is on the Clean Energy Regulator’s “Register of approved solar hot water heaters” (for solar hot water)
- has had an eligible solar panel system installed on or after 19 August 2018, and
- engages an installer who can provide a statement that they have not received a WorkSafe infringement notice in the past three years.
How do you claim the VIC rebate?
There are number of steps and requirements you will need to satisfy. Follow this link for all the details: https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/Apply-for-a-rebate
Can I ‘double up’ and claim both the Victorian Solar Homes rebate as well as the federal rebate?
Yes you can, however, be aware you can only claim the Victorian rebate once, but can claim the federal solar rebate as many times as you like (for multiple properties, or new installations, etc).
Should I be in a rush to claim it?
The Victorian rebate is funded until June the 30th 2019 or until 24,000 households take it up. Due to the high demand it is likely to be exhausted before the end date.
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