https://missiongreen.com.au/news Australian home-energy rebate, price and policy changes — dated, sourced, corrections logged. Real deadlines get flagged; fake urgency doesn't make the wire. en-au Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://missiongreen.com.au/news#vic-veu-ceiling-insulation-2026 vic-veu-ceiling-insulation-2026 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VIC Victorian Energy Upgrades now covers ceiling insulation as a point-of-sale discount (via VEECs). Live for public and community housing now; opens to all eligible Victorian homes from 1 October 2026. Source: Essential Services Commission. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#nt-battery-scheme nt-battery-scheme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT NT The NT Home & Business Battery Scheme has reached its $6 million funding allocation and is closed to new grants; submitted-but-unapproved applications are only considered if funding remains. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program still applies in the NT. Source: NT Government. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#vic-hot-water-rebate-2026-27 vic-hot-water-rebate-2026-27 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT VIC Solar Victoria's hot water rebate is open for 2026-27 — up to $1,000 off an eligible heat pump or solar hot water system, or up to $1,400 for locally made products, for households with combined taxable income under $150,000. Installation must be finalised within 120 days of approval. Source: Solar Victoria. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#vic-pv-income-cap-jul2026 vic-pv-income-cap-jul2026 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT VIC Solar Victoria's PV rebate income cap drops from $210,000 to $150,000 from 1 July 2026 — households earning $150,000–$210,000 must apply by 30 June 2026. Source: Solar Victoria. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#act-shs-cap-solar-change-jul2026 act-shs-cap-solar-change-jul2026 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT ACT From 1 July 2026 the Sustainable Household Scheme applies a $20,000 maximum loan for new applicants (previous participants and anyone approved before 1 July 2026 keep a $15,000 maximum), and rooftop solar is no longer in the main scheme — zero-interest solar loans move to the Home Energy Support Program for eligible concession card holders. Batteries, heat pumps, electric heating/cooling and EV chargers remain eligible. Source: ACT Government — Climate Choices. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#dmo-2026-27 dmo-2026-27 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Federal The AER's final Default Market Offer for 2026-27 applies from 1 July 2026 in NSW, south-east Queensland and South Australia. Residential flat-rate standing offer prices fall 3.4%-5.0% in NSW and 7.2% in south-east Queensland; South Australian households see a 1.4% increase. Source: Australian Energy Regulator. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#solar-sharer-jul2026 solar-sharer-jul2026 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Federal From 1 July 2026 retailers in the Default Market Offer areas of NSW, south-east Queensland and South Australia must offer an opt-in Solar Sharer plan giving smart-meter households at least three hours of free electricity in the middle of the day. It is available whether or not you have solar, and whether you rent or own. Source: Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#vdo-2026-27 vdo-2026-27 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT VIC The Essential Services Commission's final Victorian Default Offer applies from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. Households on the default offer see an average reduction of $84 a year, and small businesses $241 a year. Source: Essential Services Commission (Victoria). https://missiongreen.com.au/news#ipart-fit-2026-27 ipart-fit-2026-27 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT NSW IPART's all-day solar feed-in benchmark for 2026-27 is 3.4 to 6.5 cents per kWh, down from 4.8 to 7.3 cents in 2025-26. The benchmark is a guide only — NSW retailers set their own feed-in rates. Source: IPART (NSW). https://missiongreen.com.au/news#nsw-home-energy-saver-loans-2026 nsw-home-energy-saver-loans-2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT NSW Zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 for upgrades including solar, batteries and heat pumps are open now under the NSW Home Energy Saver program, delivered by Brighte and Plenti. Combined household income up to $210,000; homeowners and landlords; no current closing date. Source: NSW Climate and Energy Action. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#nsw-hes-discounts-coming-2026 nsw-hes-discounts-coming-2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT NSW The Home Energy Saver program will also offer discounts of up to $4,000 for households with combined income up to $80,000 or an eligible concession card (homeowners and renters, delivered by Creditex) — applications aren't open yet. If you're eligible, factor that timing into any purchase decision. Source: NSW Climate and Energy Action. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#chbp-tiered-stc-may2026 chbp-tiered-stc-may2026 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program now applies a tiered discount — 100% of the STC value on the first 0–14 kWh, 60% on 14–28 kWh and 15% on 28–50 kWh. Source: Clean Energy Regulator. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#wa-battery-tech-reqs-may2026 wa-battery-tech-reqs-may2026 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT WA From 1 May 2026 new and upgraded rooftop solar and battery systems on WA's South West Interconnected System must meet new requirements: inverters up to 30 kVA on a standard connection, compliance with AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 set to 'Australia Region B', and the ability to be remotely disconnected and reconnected by your retailer — or else be export-limited to 1.5 kW. Source: Energy Policy WA. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#vic-pv-rebate-1400 vic-pv-rebate-1400 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT VIC Solar Victoria's $1,400 PV rebate plus an interest-free matching loan remain available, released in monthly intakes. Source: Solar Victoria. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#vic-solar-homes-battery-loan-closed vic-solar-homes-battery-loan-closed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT VIC The old Solar Homes battery loan remains closed; the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program is now the active battery support in Victoria. Source: Solar Victoria. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#nsw-pdrs-vpp-required nsw-pdrs-vpp-required Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT NSW The NSW incentive for connecting a home battery to a virtual power plant requires a VPP-capable battery and enrolment with a participating provider. From 1 July 2026 batteries with capacity up to 50 kWh are eligible. The amount varies with battery size and the current program page no longer publishes a fixed figure — ask your provider what applies to your system. Source: NSW Climate and Energy Action. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#qld-fast-payback qld-fast-payback Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT QLD High peak-sun hours and rising electricity tariffs make Queensland solar-and-battery payback among the fastest in the country. Source: Mission Green analysis. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#qld-battery-booster-ended qld-battery-booster-ended Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT QLD Queensland's state Battery Booster program has closed and its program page is no longer published; the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program is the active battery support in Queensland. Source: Queensland Government. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#sa-high-tariff-payback sa-high-tariff-payback Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SA South Australia has Australia's highest residential electricity tariffs, which makes home-battery payback exceptional. Source: Mission Green analysis. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#sa-home-battery-scheme-closed sa-home-battery-scheme-closed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SA SA's Home Battery Scheme closed in 2022; the federal CHBP combined with a VPP is now the active path. Source: SA Government. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#tas-heatpump-payback tas-heatpump-payback Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT TAS Lower peak-sun than the mainland is offset by high tariffs, so battery-plus-heat-pump payback in Tasmania is strong. Source: Mission Green analysis. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#act-shs-loan act-shs-loan Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT ACT The ACT's Sustainable Household Scheme offers low-interest loans at a fixed 3% rate (no fees), up to $15,000 — demand is high, so apply early. A separate zero-interest path exists for concession-card holders. Source: ACT Government. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#act-electrification-leader act-electrification-leader Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT ACT The ACT remains Australia's most electrification-friendly territory, with strong support for moving homes off gas. Source: Mission Green analysis. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#wa-residential-battery-scheme wa-residential-battery-scheme Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT WA The WA Residential Battery Scheme is open — Synergy customers can claim $1,300 and Horizon customers $3,800. VPP enrolment is required. Source: WA Government. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#recall-tesla-powerwall-2 recall-tesla-powerwall-2 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Federal The ACCC recall for Tesla Powerwall 2, first published 16 September 2025, was updated on 13 April 2026 to cover units available for sale from 1 November 2020 to 23 August 2025. Certain third-party battery cells may fail and overheat. Affected owners should keep the system online and check the Tesla app; Tesla will remotely discharge and replace affected units at no cost. Source: ACCC Product Safety. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#stc-deeming-5yr-2026 stc-deeming-5yr-2026 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Federal Under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, a rooftop solar system installed in 2026 is deemed over 5 years, down from 6 years in 2025. Fewer deemed years means fewer certificates and a smaller upfront discount on an identical system. The deeming period falls by one year annually until the scheme ends in 2030. Source: Clean Energy Regulator. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#chbp-funding-increase-dec2025 chbp-funding-increase-dec2025 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Federal The Clean Energy Regulator announced changes to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, with funding increased from $2.3 billion to an estimated $7.2 billion over four years. Certificates for solar batteries became tiered by battery size, with the discount targeted at about 30% and adjusted over time as battery costs fall. Source: Clean Energy Regulator. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#recall-sigenergy-ec-nov2025 recall-sigenergy-ec-nov2025 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Federal The ACCC published a recall for Sigenergy SigenStor EC 8.0/10.0/12.0kW single-phase energy controllers with quick-connect AC plugs, sold 4 March 2025 to 18 November 2025. The AC plugs may overheat and become damaged, posing a fire risk. Owners should keep the system connected to the internet for the firmware update and arrange the free replacement unit. Source: ACCC Product Safety. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#recall-goodwe-ehb-geh-sep2025 recall-goodwe-ehb-geh-sep2025 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Federal The ACCC published a recall covering GoodWe EHB series and GE-branded GEH series hybrid inverters sold 3 May 2021 to 4 September 2025. In bypass mode the inverter can export power to the grid through the bypass switch. Owners must not use bypass mode until the firmware update is installed. Source: ACCC Product Safety. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#tas-energy-saver-loan tas-energy-saver-loan Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT TAS Tasmania's Energy Saver Loan Scheme closed to new applications at 11:59pm on 1 September 2025. Approved loans had to be settled and installations completed by 30 November 2025. Federal STCs and the Cheaper Home Batteries Program are the active support. Source: ReCFIT (Tasmanian Government). https://missiongreen.com.au/news#nsw-pdrs-cert-update-apr2026 nsw-pdrs-cert-update-apr2026 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT NSW NSW's standalone upfront battery-install incentive was retired on 1 July 2025; the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program now applies, and the NSW VPP incentive (up to $1,500) continues. Source: NSW Climate & Energy Action. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#nt-peak-fit-jul2025 nt-peak-fit-jul2025 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT NT The 18.66c/kWh peak feed-in tariff (3pm–9pm) significantly improved home-battery payback in the Northern Territory. Source: Jacana Energy (NT Government-owned retailer). https://missiongreen.com.au/news#chbp-launch-jul2025 chbp-launch-jul2025 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Federal Amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 made solar batteries eligible to create small-scale technology certificates from 1 July 2025, delivering around a 30% discount on the upfront cost. Certificates can be claimed on the first 50 kWh of usable capacity, for batteries of 5-100 kWh capable of joining a virtual power plant. Source: Clean Energy Regulator. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#vic-min-fit-abolished-jul2025 vic-min-fit-abolished-jul2025 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT VIC Following an amendment to the Electricity Industry Act 2000, the Essential Services Commission no longer sets a minimum feed-in tariff in Victoria. The 2024-25 minimum rates were the last to apply; from 1 July 2025 Victorian retailers set their own rates, and cannot go below zero cents per kWh. Source: Essential Services Commission (Victoria). https://missiongreen.com.au/news#dmo-2025-26 dmo-2025-26 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Federal The AER's final Default Market Offer applied from 1 July 2025 in NSW, south-east Queensland and South Australia. Residential standing offer prices rose in every region: 0.5%-3.7% in south-east Queensland, 2.3%-3.2% in South Australia and 8.3%-9.7% in NSW. Source: Australian Energy Regulator. https://missiongreen.com.au/news#vdo-2025-26 vdo-2025-26 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT VIC The Essential Services Commission's Victorian Default Offer for 2025-26 applied from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, with an average increase across the five distribution zones of $20 a year for households and $90 a year for small businesses. Source: Essential Services Commission (Victoria). https://missiongreen.com.au/news#ipart-fit-2025-26 ipart-fit-2025-26 Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT NSW IPART published its NSW solar feed-in benchmark for 2025-26 at 4.8 to 7.3 cents per kWh all-day. The benchmarks incorporated new network charges and rebates for solar exports introduced by NSW distribution networks, with a net effect of less than 0.1 c/kWh. Source: IPART (NSW).