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Heat Pump Rebates VIC
2026 Eligibility Guide

Victoria's hot water rebates are genuinely stackable — up to $1,400 from the Solar Homes Program plus a separate VEU discount can combine to cut over $2,000 off an eligible heat pump install. Here's exactly who qualifies, how much, and what changes on 1 July 2026.

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$2,030

Max combined savings, locally made products

$150k

New income cap from 1 July 2026

30 Jun

Deadline to apply under current $210k cap

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How Much Is the Heat Pump Rebate in Victoria?

Victorian homeowners can access two separate, stackable incentives. The Solar Homes Program provides a rebate of up to $1,000 for eligible owner-occupiers, rising to $1,400 for products on the locally made incentive list. The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program adds a further point-of-sale discount, applied directly by an accredited provider. Combined, the two can reduce your upfront cost by up to $2,030.

Solar Homes rebate

A fixed rebate ($1,000 or $1,400) requiring pre-approval before installation. Calculated as 50% of the purchase price after other discounts, capped at the maximum.

VEU discount

Generated from Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) and applied directly at your invoice by an accredited provider — no separate application from you.

Both, stacked

The two programs are separate but combinable on the same installation — Supply Solar checks eligibility for both and applies them to a single, itemised quote.

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Am I Eligible for the Solar Homes Hot Water Rebate?

Every criterion below must be met. We check all of it for free before you commit to anything.

Requirement	What it means
⭐ Owner-occupier	You must own and live in the property — renters and landlords of tenanted properties are not eligible
Household income cap	Combined taxable income under $210,000 (current), dropping to $150,000 from 1 July 2026
Existing system age	The hot water system being replaced must be at least 3 years old from date of purchase
Existing property	Not available for new build homes — must be an established property
No prior rebate	The property must not have already received a hot water or solar battery rebate under Solar Homes
Approved product	Installed system must be on the Solar Victoria approved products list, via an authorised retailer
Pre-approval	Apply and receive eligibility confirmation before installation (except emergency replacements)

Eligibility criteria per Solar Victoria as at 2026. Supply Solar confirms your specific eligibility during a free assessment before any commitment.

The extra $400

What Is the "Locally Made" Incentive?

Choosing a hot water product with local content unlocks the higher $1,400 rebate instead of the standard $1,000. "Locally made" doesn't require 100% Australian manufacture — a product qualifies if at least 50% of its parts are locally made or assembled. This supports local jobs under the Victorian Government's Local Jobs First policy.

Standard rebate — up to $1,000

Applies to any eligible heat pump or solar hot water system on the Solar Victoria approved products list, regardless of local content.

Locally made rebate — up to $1,400

An extra $400 for choosing a product on the current locally made incentive list — brands include Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden, Reclaim Energy, Dux, Solahart, Thermann and others.

The list updates regularly

Solar Victoria reviews eligible brands and models periodically. Supply Solar stays current and confirms which products in your budget qualify for the higher tier.

Victoria · 2026

The Two Rebate Amounts, Explained

Supply Solar confirms your eligibility for both and lodges them at the time of installation.

Solar Homes Program

Up to $1,400

Solar Victoria's hot water rebate is available to eligible owner-occupiers replacing an electric or gas storage system with a heat pump. Income limits apply: the cap drops from $210,000 to $150,000 on 1 July 2026.

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Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU)

Additional discount

The VEU program provides a point-of-sale discount on heat pump hot water systems installed by accredited providers like Supply Solar. The exact discount varies by product and is applied directly to your invoice — no claim required from you.

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The Solar Homes income cap drops from $210,000 to $150,000 on 1 July 2026. If your household income is between $150k–$210k, you need to apply before 30 June 2026 to qualify under the current rules. Contact us today.

No paperwork for you

How to Claim Both Rebates

Unlike the VEU discount, the Solar Homes rebate requires pre-approval before installation — with two forms of ID and proof of income. Most Victorians don't want to manage that themselves.

As a Solar Victoria authorised retailer, Supply Solar manages the entire process end to end — from eligibility check through to your compliance certificates.

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Free eligibility check

We confirm you meet every Solar Homes and VEU criterion before you commit to anything — no wasted time.

Application submitted

We prepare and lodge your Solar Homes application with the required ID and income documentation, and confirm your VEU-eligible product.

Pre-approval received

Most pre-approvals process within a few business days. Installation proceeds only once you're approved (except genuine emergencies).

Installed, both discounts applied

The VEU discount is applied at your invoice. The Solar Homes rebate is confirmed post-installation — we handle the sign-off paperwork.

The smartest combination

Pair Your Heat Pump With Solar — and Run It for Free

Set and forget: hot water from sunshine

A heat pump can be programmed to run between 10am and 3pm — when a typical solar system is generating peak surplus electricity. Your panels power the heat pump, which heats your water, at effectively zero cost.

Add a home battery and the heat pump can run from stored solar in the evening too — giving you near-complete energy independence for hot water, year-round.

Add Solar to Your Quote

Standard electric storage ~$1,100/yr

Heat pump (grid power) ~$280/yr

Heat pump timed to solar ~$30–60/yr

Your potential annual saving Up to $1,050

Estimates based on Melbourne tariffs and average 4-person household. Actual results vary.

Coming regulation

Why 2026 Is the Year to Act

From 1 March 2027, existing Victorian homes must replace a failed gas hot water system with an efficient electric alternative, such as a heat pump — gas storage systems can no longer simply be repaired or replaced like-for-like once they reach end of life. Acting in 2026 means locking in current rebate levels — including the higher $210,000 income cap before it drops to $150,000 on 1 July — ahead of that deadline, on your own timeline rather than during an emergency breakdown.

Genuinely free heat pump offers are not compliant with VEU program rules — a mandatory minimum $200 customer contribution applies. Supply Solar gives you an itemised quote showing exactly what each rebate contributes.

Why Melbourne chooses us

Accredited, Award-Winning & Fully In-House

CEC-accredited & NETCC approved

Every heat pump installation is completed by our own CEC-accredited electrical team — not a subcontractor. Your rebates, warranties and compliance are protected.

Award-winning installer

Winners of the 2023 CEC Collaboration Award and 2024 EUPD Australian Installer Award — independent recognition of installation quality and customer experience.

Solar Victoria authorised retailer

We're an authorised Solar Homes retailer and VEU-accredited provider — your rebate application is lodged correctly the first time, by a team that stays current with every program change.

Rebates handled, not just mentioned

Many installers list rebates but leave the paperwork to you. Supply Solar prepares your application, confirms eligibility upfront, and lodges both rebates — you receive them without lifting a finger.

Across Melbourne & Regional Victoria

Rebate-Eligible Installs Near You

We lodge Solar Homes and VEU rebates for heat pump installations right across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria.

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What Melbourne Homeowners Say

"Replaced our old gas hot water system with a heat pump. Supply Solar handled the gas isolation, the electrical work, and the Solar Homes rebate — all in one day. First electricity bill was noticeably lower."

Karen D.Berwick · Gas → heat pump switchover

"We got solar and a heat pump at the same time. They set the heat pump to run at midday from our panels. Our hot water is basically free now — and the $1,400 rebate came off the install price on the day."

Paul L.Frankston · 10kW solar + heat pump

"Electric storage was costing us a fortune. Supply Solar replaced it with a heat pump — VEU discount applied on the day, job done in 4 hours. Very professional, explained everything clearly."

Natalie R.Ringwood · Electric → heat pump

Straight answers

Heat Pump Rebate FAQs

How much is the heat pump rebate in Victoria in 2026?

Victorian homeowners can access a Solar Homes rebate of up to $1,000 for eligible systems, or up to $1,400 for products on the locally made incentive list. This is separate from and combinable with the VEU discount, applied at invoice. Combined, the two can reduce upfront costs by up to $2,030. Check my eligibility →

Am I eligible for the Victorian heat pump rebate?

You must be the owner-occupier of an existing property, have combined household taxable income under the current cap (currently $210,000, dropping to $150,000 from 1 July 2026), be replacing a system at least 3 years old, and the property must not have already received a hot water or battery rebate under Solar Homes. Renters are not eligible.

What is the difference between the Solar Homes rebate and the VEU discount?

The Solar Homes rebate is a fixed dollar amount requiring pre-approval before installation. The VEU discount is generated from energy efficiency certificates and applied directly at the invoice by an accredited provider — no separate claim needed. The two are separate programs but can typically be combined on the same installation.

What is the "locally made" incentive?

From 1 July 2025, choosing a hot water product with local content unlocks the higher $1,400 rebate instead of $1,000. "Locally made" doesn't require 100% Australian manufacture — a product qualifies if at least 50% of parts are locally made or assembled. Eligible brands include Dux, Reclaim Energy, Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden, Solahart and Thermann.

Is there really a free heat pump under the Victorian rebate?

No. Advertising a genuinely free heat pump under the VEU program is not compliant — a mandatory minimum $200 customer contribution applies, and systems cannot legally be supplied at zero cost. The rebates substantially reduce the cost, but they don't eliminate it.

Is the Victorian hot water rebate changing in 2026?

Yes. From 1 July 2026, the combined household income cap drops from $210,000 to $150,000. If your income sits between those figures, you need to submit a complete application by 5pm on 30 June 2026 to qualify under the current, higher threshold.

Can I get the rebate for an emergency hot water replacement?

Yes. Solar Victoria's emergency provision lets you proceed with an eligible replacement before formal pre-approval if your system has failed. You must still use an approved product via an authorised retailer, and apply for the rebate as soon as possible after installation.

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Heat Pump Rebates VIC2026 Eligibility Guide