Rebates, state by state.
One federal discount applies everywhere. Some states add money, cheap loans or a payment for joining a virtual power plant.
All figures checked 23 September 2026 against government sources
- NSWNew South WalesState help tooFederal discount, plus a NSW payment for joining a virtual power plant
- VICVictoriaFederal onlyFederal battery discount only, plus a separate rebate for solar panels
- QLDQueenslandFederal onlyFederal battery discount only, since the Battery Booster closed
- SASouth AustraliaFederal onlyFederal battery discount only, the Home Battery Scheme has closed
- WAWestern AustraliaState help tooFederal discount, plus a WA rebate and interest-free loan if you join a VPP
- TASTasmaniaFederal onlyFederal battery discount only, the Energy Saver Loan Scheme has closed
- ACTAustralian Capital TerritoryState help tooFederal discount, plus low-interest ACT loans and rebates for concession holders
- NTNorthern TerritoryFederal onlyFederal battery discount only, the NT battery grant has run out of funding
The federal battery discount
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program gives certificates for each kWh of usable capacity, and installers take their value off your price. Until 31 December 2026 the factor is 6.8.
| Usable capacity | By 31 December 2026 | From 1 January 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 kWh | $2,520 to $2,720 | $2,110 to $2,280 |
| 13.5 kWh | $3,370 to $3,640 | $2,810 to $3,040 |
| 16 kWh | $3,810 to $4,120 | $3,180 to $3,440 |
| 24 kWh | $5,030 to $5,440 | $4,220 to $4,560 |
- of the factor, first 14 kWh usable
- 100%
- of the factor, 14 to 28 kWh usable
- 60%
- of the factor, 28 to 50 kWh usable
- 15%
The factor steps down every six months.
The date that counts is on the certificate of electrical compliance, issued when the electrician signs off the installation.
- 6.8May - Dec 2026
- 5.7Jan - Jun 2027
- 5.2Jul - Dec 2027
- 4.6Jan - Jun 2028
- 4.1Jul - Dec 2028
- 3.6Jan - Jun 2029
- 3.1Jul - Dec 2029
- 2.6Jan - Jun 2030
- 2.1Jul - Dec 2030
Common questions
Which states have a battery rebate in 2026?
Every state gets the federal Cheaper Home Batteries discount. NSW, WA, ACT add their own help on top. The others rely on the federal discount alone.
Can I combine the federal discount with a state incentive?
Where a state program is open, yes, they are designed to stack. Each has its own conditions, and several state incentives require you to join a virtual power plant.