Battery rebate in Australian Capital Territory
A 13.5 kWh home battery installed in Australian Capital Territory in May–Dec 2026 gets a federal rebate of about $3,458. The ACT has no battery rebate, but the Sustainable Household Scheme offers low-interest loans for batteries on top of the federal rebate.
Territory incentives in ACT
The ACT has no battery rebate, but the Sustainable Household Scheme offers loans of $2,000 to $20,000 at 3% for batteries, and zero-interest loans for eligible lower-income households. Not included in the figures here.
Source: ACT Government: Sustainable Household Scheme. Checked 9 November 2026; schemes change, so confirm with the scheme and your installer before you sign.
What a battery is worth in ACT
A battery stores solar power you'd otherwise export, so you use it in the evening instead of buying from the grid. In ACT that swaps a feed-in credit of about 2.7c per kWh for a usage price of about 37c.
Family of four in Canberra, $650 a quarter, no solar yet, using 2026–27 regulated prices. See the full Canberra plan →
Federal rebate by battery size
| Usable size | Installed in May–Dec 2026 | Installed in Jan–Jun 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 kWh | $1,292 | $1,064 |
| 10 kWh | $2,584 | $2,166 |
| 13.5 kWh | $3,458 | $2,888 |
| 20 kWh | $4,522 | $3,800 |
The same in every state: it's set by usable capacity and install date, at $38 per STC. To qualify, the exact model must be on the approved list, installed with solar by an accredited installer, and able to join a virtual power plant. Work out the rebate for your battery →
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Questions
Is there a battery rebate in Australian Capital Territory?
Yes. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program applies in every state and territory, including Australian Capital Territory. The ACT has no battery rebate, but the Sustainable Household Scheme offers low-interest loans for batteries on top of the federal rebate.
How much is the battery rebate in ACT?
The federal rebate depends on the battery's usable capacity, not where you live. A 13.5 kWh battery installed in May–Dec 2026 earns about $3,458, at $38 per certificate. Your installer sets the price they credit and may deduct fees, so check the quote.
When does the battery rebate drop?
On 1 January 2027. A 13.5 kWh battery installed on or after that date earns about $2,888, $570 less. The date that counts is when it's installed and commissioned, not when you sign.
Is a battery worth it in ACT?
It depends on the gap between what you pay for power and what you're paid for exporting it. In ACT the typical usage price is about 37c per kWh and the feed-in tariff about 2.7c, so every kWh a battery stores for the evening is worth roughly 37c instead of 2.7c. For a family of four in Canberra on a $650 quarterly bill, the planner suggests 8 kW of solar with a 5 kWh battery, saving about $1,784 a year.