Rebates, incentives & solar news.
Stay up to date on government rebates, solar incentives, and energy tips — written by the SOE team.
How much does a solar system cost in 2026? Echuca & Northern Victoria price guide
A general guide to after-rebate solar pricing for homes across Echuca, Moama and Northern Victoria, plus battery storage options — sized and quoted for your home.
GoodWe ESA — the most powerful home battery on the market
The GoodWe ESA with EHA (single phase) and ETA (three phase) ranges is a genuine game-changer. Built-in home backup, modular design, sourced locally.
GoodWe's community spirit: donated solar for CLRS disability homes in Echuca
GoodWe don't just make the inverters we install — they give back locally too. Here's how GoodWe, AWM Echuca, Jinko and RGM Electrical teamed up to put donated solar on CLRS disability housing.
How solar is changing lives in our local community — our work with CLRS
Together with SEC and AWM, we've put solar on the roofs of CLRS homes in Echuca — and helped raise over $30,000 towards new CLRS home builds.
Apprenticeships: a genuine pathway out of school
University isn't the only road. An electrical apprenticeship builds skills, character and a real career.
Heat pump hot water — the Haier & Apricus systems we install
Hot water is up to a third of your energy bill. The Haier and Apricus all-in-one heat pumps we install slash that cost — especially when paired with solar.
NSW $15,000 interest-free loan for solar & batteries
The NSW Sustainable Home Loan offers eligible households up to $15,000 interest-free over 10 years.
Solar Victoria $1,400 rebate + interest-free loan
Victorian homeowners can access a $1,400 upfront rebate AND a $1,400 interest-free loan — effectively $2,800 in savings.
Heat pump hot water — up to $3,500+ off with VEECs
Victoria's heat pump rebate gives you $1,000 off. Combined with VEECs, many households get their unit heavily discounted.
VEECs explained — how Victorian energy certificates save you thousands
VEECs are a hidden gem. When you install energy-efficient equipment, you generate certificates worth thousands of dollars.
$1,000 induction cooktop rebate — ditch gas
Solar Victoria's $1,000 induction cooktop rebate helps Victorian households upgrade from gas cooking to efficient induction.
Federal STC rebates — how Australia's solar rebate works in 2026
Every Australian home solar installation generates STCs that reduce your upfront cost. In 2026, most households receive $3,000–$6,000.
NSW commercial battery rebate: BESS4 & BESS5 explained (from 1 September 2026)
From 1 September 2026, NSW businesses can generate Peak Reduction Certificates for a battery install — real money off the system, stacked on top of the federal STC rebate on any eligible solar. Not a loan.
New $4,000 upfront discount for NSW households under $80,000 income
NSW's Home Energy Saver Program is adding a direct $4,000 discount for households earning $80,000 or less, or holding an eligible concession card — real money off, not a loan, and it stacks with the existing $15,000 interest-free loan.
Getting off gas and shifting your usage: the real way to cut your power bill long-term
Electrifying your home — reverse cycle instead of gas, heat pump hot water, a battery — only pays off properly if you also shift when you use power. Here's how to actually do it.
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