What the New PDRS Rules Means for Solar Batteries
The NSW battery rebate, the PDRS, just got easier to claim. Bigger batteries qualify. No solar requirement. Apartments and businesses, finally in. From July 1st…
Can I combine the federal rebate with the ACT Sustainable Household Scheme?
Can I combine the federal rebate with the ACT Sustainable Household Scheme?
Yes. The two programs are designed to work together.
The federal rebate, whether for solar or a battery, is applied as an upfront discount by your installer, which reduces the total cost. You then finance the remaining amount through the SHS loan. Concession card holders can layer the Home Energy Support rebates on top of that, which makes the combined saving more significant again.
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