Rebate calculator
Home battery rebates in Canberra, ACT.
If you're in Canberra or elsewhere around postcode 2600, here's what a home battery actually costs after rebates. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program applies right across Australia, and the Sustainable Household Scheme offers a loan on top (not a rebate, see below).
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Estimated rebate for a 10 kWh battery in 2600
~$2,650
Get my real installed price →How the rebate works
Your installer applies it as a discount on your quote. You don't apply for anything.
The amount depends on battery size, install date and the current certificate price, so treat this as an estimate.
Good to know
- Most people assign the rebate to their installer for an upfront discount, but some installers pay it after installation instead.
- You can choose to claim it yourself instead of assigning it to your installer.
- Installers may deduct admin fees before passing the discount on — ask for it itemised on your quote.
How's this calculated? ▾
The federal battery rebate is delivered through Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs), not as a simple cash discount. Your final benefit depends on:
- eligible battery capacity
- installation date
- the applicable STC factor
- the market value of STCs (estimated at $39/certificate as of 30 Sept 2026, factor 6.8)
- whether the system and installer meet the program requirements
The rebate isn't the price.
A rebate estimate doesn't tell you what the battery will actually cost.
Battery + inverter + installation − rebate = your installed price
BatteryMe can work that out using real installer pricing.
What could your battery cost after the rebate?
Tell us about your home and electricity use.
We'll work out a suitable battery system, check the incentives that apply to you, and get real installed prices from local installers.
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See every battery brand and model →Common questions
Does the federal battery rebate apply in Canberra?+
Yes. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program applies right across Australia, including Canberra and the rest of postcode 2600.
Is there an extra ACT battery rebate on top?+
Australian Capital Territory doesn't add a state rebate, but the Sustainable Household Scheme offers a loan instead, which isn't a rebate but can still help with upfront cost. A low-interest loan (3% for most households), not a rebate — it doesn't reduce your total cost, only spreads it, repaid over 10 years via rates/water notices. Concession card holders may qualify for a smaller, zero-interest $10,000 version instead.
See the full ACT rebate breakdown or every location.