Darebin Energy Upgrades Program

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We’re taking the hard work out of creating an efficient electric home or business by connecting you to quality products, at a competitive price, and with a reliable installer.

Through our new program we can help you to electrify and improve the efficiency of your home or business to increase comfort, reduce energy bills and invest in a cleaner, safer future.

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Products available

Access our recommended suppliers and energy saving products including:

  • Insulation and draught proofing
  • Split systems
  • Hot water systems
  • Solar PV systems
  • Batteries
  • EV chargers
  • Induction cooktops

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Rebates

Rebates are available for both owner-occupiers and rental properties. Visit the Darebin Energy Upgrades website or contact us on energyupgrades@darebin.vic.gov.au to find out if you’re eligible.

Eligible households can apply for council rebates for insulation, draught proofing, split systems, solar PV systems, and hot water heat pumps.

A one-off gas disconnection payment of $220 is available to households disconnecting their last household appliance from the gas network. This payment is available to the first 30 eligible applicants.

Owner-occupied households

To be eligible for the Darebin Council rebate (once Round 2 of rebates are released),  you must meet one of the following criteria: 

  • Have a valid concession card (Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card, Federal Concession Card, or Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card).
  • Have a combined household income of $120,000 or less.

Tenanted/rental properties

To be eligible for the Darebin Council rebate (once Round 2 of rebates are released), tenants must meet one of the following criteria: 

  • Have a valid concession card (Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card, Federal Concession Card, or Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card).
  • Total household income must be no more than the average of $60,000 per adult income earner and must be capped at $300,000 income per household.

Additionally, landlords need to meet the following criteria:

  • Rental provider/landlord agrees not to seek any repayments from the tenant.
  • Landlord agrees to participate in the program.
  • Landlord is up to date with Darebin Council rates payments.
  • Landlord has not received any previous rebate for the property over the 12-month life of the program (except for community housing organisations).

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