Rebates, Finance & Government Programs
The 5 Best Ways to Take Advantage of 3 Free Hours of Energy
Written By Donna Wentworth
June 23, 2026
From 1st of July 2026, three hours of your power each day could cost nothing.
That is the promise of the Solar Sharer Offer. Free energy hours, every day, right in the middle of the day. No rooftop solar required.
The free window lands in the middle of the day, when…
How NSW’s $15,000 Interest-Free Solar Loan Works
Written By Donna Wentworth
June 19, 2026
The NSW Government has introduced the Home Energy Saver Scheme to help homeowners with the upfront cost of electrifying their homes. From 17 June 2026, eligible households can borrow up to $15,000 for solar and other energy upgrades at zero interest, then repay it over as long…
ACT Sustainable Household Scheme Changes July 2026
Written By Donna Wentworth
June 5, 2026
Three changes to the ACT Sustainable Household Scheme are coming on July 1st 2026. The major one raises the Home Energy Loan cap to $20,000, so if you’ve been putting off a home battery, this helps cover one.
The updates will also tighten EV eligibility and add e-cargo bikes…
Have I Missed the Battery Rebate? What Changed in May
Written By Donna Wentworth
May 1, 2026
If you have been watching the solar battery rebate closely over the past few months, you already know the story: there was a scramble to get systems commissioned before 1 May 2026, and a lot of homeowners missed that window. Maybe your installer ran behind. Maybe stock ran shor…
How to Get the Most Solar & Battery Rebates in the ACT (2026 Guide)
Written By Donna Wentworth
April 10, 2026
With all the headlines going around about solar and battery rebates it can become confusing as to exactly what you as a homeowner can save when installing a solar & battery system. Here at Lenergy we help homeowners navigate the complexities of rebates every day when design…
Tesla’s Big Announcement: The Next Million Powerwall Rebate (Now Extended)
Written By Donna Wentworth
April 1, 2026
Thinking of installing a Tesla Powerwall 3 but worried you’ve missed the rebate window?
You’re not alone. A lot of homeowners were scrambling to make the original deadlines — especially with solar rebates dropping, installers being booked up, and timelines tightening. It…
Will the Federal Battery Rebate Run Out in 2026?
Written By Donna Wentworth
December 3, 2025
The Federal Battery Rebate, otherwise knows as the Government’s $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers roughly 30% off battery storage systems to Australian households. When it launched in July 2025, no one predicted batteries would start flying off warehouse shelve…
Federal Government Launches Solar Sharing Scheme
Written By Donna Wentworth
November 4, 2025
From July 2026, households in New South Wales, South-East Queensland and South Australia will be eligible for at least three hours of free solar electricity each day — even if they don’t have rooftop panels installed. The announcement comes as part of the federal government’s n…
Will You Miss Out on the Battery Rebate While Waiting for Installation?
Written By Donna Wentworth
August 21, 2025
Will You Miss Out on the Battery Rebate While Waiting for Installation? With battery demand at an all-time high, this is the question every solar homeowner should be asking.
The short answer? Yes — you might, if you leave it too late.
The federal battery rebate drops in v…
Government Energy Rebates Drop in December 2025: Complete Guide to Claim Before Deadline
Written By Donna Wentworth
July 16, 2025
What’s Happening to the Government Energy Rebates in December 2025?
Two key rebate changes are happening at the end of 2025:
1. The Federal Solar Rebate (STCs) is Decreasing on 1 January 2026 The solar rebate most Australians claim — based on Small-scale Technology Certif…
NSW Battery Rebate Suspended: What This Means for Solar and Battery Buyers in 2025
Written By Donna Wentworth
June 10, 2025
If you’ve been considering a home battery in NSW, you’ve likely come across news about the state’s battery rebate program—and now, the unexpected update that it’s coming to an end.
From 1 July 2025, the NSW Government will suspend its battery installation rebate, which has h…
Update: Clarifying the Stacking of Federal and NSW Battery Rebates
Written By Donna Wentworth
May 29, 2025
Please note: This blog was published prior to the NSW Battery Rebate being suspended. Please refer to our updated blog NSW Battery Rebate Suspended: What This Means For Solar and Battery Buyers in 2025
Following the 6 April 2025 announcement by the Australian Government and…