Finance and funding opportunities for the state of NSW can be found here.
We haven't tracked them all yet, so please advise us if you know of finance or funding opportunities that could be included.
Battery installation discounts
Name of program: Smart Distributed Batteries Project
Who is it for:
- approximately 650 residential and small business customers, with preference to those who went through bushfires
- covering the NSW south coast, and NSW councils surrounding the ACT
Who's funding it? NSW government
Conditions:
- A $4,950 discount on a Tesla Powerwall 2 energy storage system
- Pricing based on a standard single phase installation and subject to availability.
- Additional site specific charges may apply.
- Subject to site inspection
- Customers will be required to join the virtual power plant (VPP) to receive the discount
When does funding close? OPEN
How do I apply? Click here
Electric vehicle destination charging grants (Closing 3 May 2024)
Name of program: Electric vehicle destination charging grants
Who is it for:
- located in an eligible regional NSW local government area (LGA)
- an approved destination type as listed in the guidelines
Who's funding it? NSW government
Conditions:
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NSW Government will fund the following for up to 4 EV charging ports per site:
- 75% towards the cost of an eligible 7 kW and/or 22 kW electric vehicle charger(s)
- 75% towards the cost of installation (capped at $3,000 per charging port)
- 75% towards the first year of an eligible annual EV charger software subscription.
When does funding close? 3 May 2024
How do I apply? Click here
Energy saving upgrades in social housing properties
Who is it for:
- low-income renters and apartment residents in social housing properties - a mix of NSW Government-owned and managed homes, along with those overseen by community housing providers
Who's funding it? NSW government and Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Conditions:
- Priority will be given to the least energy-efficient properties – often older homes built prior to minimum construction standards – along with locations that experience extreme heat and cold
- Over 24,000 homes will be eligible for upgrades including heat pump hot water systems, ceiling fans, reverse-cycle air conditioners, solar systems, insulation and draught proofing
When does funding close? Funding opens in 2024
How do I apply? Click here
Rebate swap for solar offer
Name of program: Rebate swap for solar offer
Who is it for:
- homeowners on low incomes
Who's funding it? NSW government
Conditions:
- funding provided for installation of a 3 kilowatt solar systems on a home
To be eligible, you must:
- currently receive the Low Income Household Rebate
- agree not to receive the rebate for 10 years
- hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card
- own and live in your house
- not already have a solar PV system
If you are not the registered homeowner but your spouse is, your household may be eligible.
When does funding close? OPEN
How do I apply? Click here
Shoalhaven Solar & Battery Program
Name of program: Shoalhaven Solar & Battery Program
Intended outcome:
- to help Shoalhaven homeowners get solar installed and become energy independent
Who is it for:
- Homeowners
Who’s funding it? Shoalhaven Solar Program
Conditions:
- applicants can claim $2,400 - $10,000 in rebates and subsidies depending on system size requirements
When does funding close? Open
How do I apply? Click here
Thanks to Josh Withers for the photo!