What changed in ACT recently
Checked line by line against the official sources on 13 July 2026.
The Sustainable Household Scheme now lends up to $20,000 at 3% interest, with the maximum lifted on 1 July 2026. Batteries qualify; standalone solar panels no longer do.
Home Energy Support gives concession-holding owner-occupiers up to $5,000 in rebates plus a $10,000 interest-free loan, and it stacks with the federal battery discount.
How the ACT battery rebate stack works in 2026
There is no single "ACT solar battery rebate". What you actually claim is a stack: the federal Cheaper Home Batteries discount (about $271 per usable kWh on the first 14 kWh, so roughly $3,631 on a 13.5 kWh battery), the federal solar STC rebate (about $1,556 on a 6.6 kW system in STC Zone 4), and that's it, because there is currently no state top-up here. Everything is applied at the point of sale by your installer. You never receive cash; you just pay less.
Every ACT program, with live status
Sustainable Household Scheme
LiveThe ACT's household energy loan covers batteries, hot water heat pumps, EV chargers and efficient heating/cooling, repaid over up to 10 years. The maximum was lifted to $20,000 on 1 July 2026. Note: standalone solar panels are no longer covered; batteries are.
Home Energy Support Program
LiveTargeted support for concession-holding homeowners: rebates covering 50% of costs up to $2,500 for rooftop solar plus up to $2,500 for electrification upgrades, and an interest-free loan up to $10,000.
Why storing beats exporting in Australian Capital Territory
No regulated minimum FIT in the ACT. Retailers set voluntary rates; ActewAGL is the largest provider. The ACT's high solar adoption means export rates are softening over time.
The feed-in tariff is what your retailer pays for exported solar. It's not part of the rebate, but it is the reason the battery maths works: every kilowatt-hour you store and use at night is worth what you'd otherwise pay the grid in the evening, several times what a midday export earns.
| Retailer / benchmark | Feed-in rate | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| ActewAGL | 7c/kWh | Uncapped |
| Origin | 10c/kWh | first 14 kWh/day |
| Energy Locals | 12c/kWh | first 5 kWh/day |
Rates checked against published plans and regulator determinations. They change frequently and can vary by network area; use the AER's Energy Made Easy tool for the live picture. Full ACT feed-in tariff comparison →
The cost of waiting in ACT
Both step-downs are legislated schedules, not marketing deadlines. The battery factor keeps falling every January and July until the program winds up after 2030, and the solar scheme phases out on 31 December 2030.
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Common questions about the ACT battery rebate
How much is the ACT solar battery rebate in 2026?
On a typical 13.5 kWh battery, the federal Cheaper Home Batteries discount is worth about $3,631 in ACT (6.8 STCs per usable kWh at the current certificate price). The ACT adds finance rather than a rebate: 3% loans up to $20,000, plus up to $5,000 in Home Energy Support for concession holders. Add the federal solar STC rebate of about $1,556 on a 6.6 kW system, and the full stack on a typical solar plus battery install comes to about $5,187.
Does ACT have its own battery rebate?
Not a rebate, but yes on finance. The Sustainable Household Scheme lends up to $20,000 at 3% interest for batteries (the cap was lifted on 1 July 2026), and concession holders can get up to $5,000 in Home Energy Support rebates plus a $10,000 interest-free loan. The federal discount stacks on top.
What is the ACT feed-in tariff for 2026-27?
Typical ACT feed-in rates run 4.5 to 12 c/kWh for 2026-27. No regulated minimum FIT in the ACT. Retailers set voluntary rates; ActewAGL is the largest provider. The ACT's high solar adoption means export rates are softening over time.
When does the battery rebate end?
The federal battery discount runs to 2030, but it steps down before then. On 1 January 2027 the subsidy factor falls from 6.8 to 5.7 STCs per usable kWh, trimming about $599 off a 13.5 kWh battery ($3,631 now versus $3,032 after). The solar STC rebate also drops on 1 January 2027, worth about $319 less on a typical 6.6 kW ACT system. Installs certified before those dates lock in the current rates.
Can I claim the battery rebate on my existing solar system?
Yes. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program covers batteries added to existing solar as well as new solar plus battery installs. The battery must be 5 to 100 kWh nominal, installed by an accredited installer, and VPP-capable if you're on-grid. ACT-specific incentives have their own rules; we confirm both when we get in touch.
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