Rebates, Grants & Incentives for Commercial Solar & Battery Projects

Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)

For all businesses

Since 1 October 2026, commercial solar systems up to 1 MW can earn STCs, an upfront discount that used to stop at 100 kW. For the first time, a big share of mid-sized business rooftops now qualifies, with claims opening from mid to late November.

Sporting Clubs Game On Grant

Not-for-profit sporting clubs

Round 1 has closed. A second round of $17.6 million is expected in 2027-28, offering grants of $25,000 to $100,000 to not-for-profit community sports clubs, with no co-contribution required.

National Battery Rebate

For households & small businesses

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program discounts batteries from 5 to 100 kWh, applying the full rate to the first 14 kWh, 60% from 14 to 28 kWh and 15% from 28 to 50 kWh. The discount drops again on 1 January 2027, so waiting will cost you.

ACCU Scheme (formerly the Emissions Reduction Fund)

For all businesses

Businesses earn Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) for every tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent they store or avoid emitting. ACCUs can be sold and generate income.

Large-scale Generation Certificates

For large businesses

Large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) are tradable certificates representing 1 MWh of renewable electricity generated by accredited power stations, such as solar farms.

Sustainable Business Program ACT

For all businesses

ACT businesses at commercial premises can get free expert advice plus rebates of up to $10,000 for energy and water upgrades and up to $3,000 for an EV charger, with a co-contribution.

Business Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates

For all businesses

This Rebate assists businesses operating or subcontracting fleet vehicles by offering up to 50% of reimbursements for purchasing and installing EV charging infrastructure.

Solar for Apartments

For apartment owner corps

Owners corporations in eligible ACT apartment complexes can access up to $100,000 for shared rooftop solar, half as a grant and half as an interest-free loan.

Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS)

For small, medium and large businesses

Since 1 September 2026, NSW businesses can get an upfront discount of around 20% to 40% on batteries from 20 kWh to 30 MWh, and it stacks with federal STCs on your solar.

Net Zero Planning Grant 2

For medium & large energy users

NSW businesses spending at least $200,000 a year on energy at one site (or $500,000 across several) can get up to $25,000, covering up to 50% of net zero planning costs. Applications close 30 November 2026, or sooner if funding runs out.

NSW Battery & VPP Incentive

For small businesses

Connect a battery of up to 50 kWh to a virtual power plant and your business could receive up to $1,000 from the NSW Government, on top of the federal battery discount.

Net Zero Industry and Innovation

For all businesses

The Net Zero Industry and Innovation Program supports businesses in reducing emissions and adopting low-carbon technologies, offering a range of funding opportunities.

Solar for Apartment Residents

For apartment owners corps

Owners corporations can apply for grants covering up to 50% of the cost of shared solar, capped at $150,000 per building. Applications close 4 December 2026.

Electric vehicle fleets incentive

For small & medium businesses

Businesses can get up to $5,000 per passenger EV, $8,000 per light commercial vehicle and $50,000 per heavy vehicle, for up to 15 vehicles plus chargers. This year's $9 million is fully allocated, so new applicants join a waitlist until 30 November 2026.

Sustainability Support Program

For small businesses

This Program assists small businesses in developing strategies to enhance environmental sustainability and build capabilities to implement sustainable practices.

ecoBiz

For all businesses

Free sustainability coaching for Queensland businesses from Business Chamber Queensland, covering energy, water and waste, carbon and climate risk, with virtual options for micro and remote businesses.

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Electric Vehicle Destination Charging Grant

For small & medium tourism businesses

Round 1 has closed. A second $125,000 round for small and medium tourism businesses is expected in early 2027, offering up to $2,500 per charger.

Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs)

For all businesses

VEECs are electronic certificates representing 1 tonne of CO2-e reduction from approved energy efficiency activities. Energy retailers can purchase them to meet annual program obligations.

Deemed VEECs

For all businesses

Victorian businesses can get upfront VEU discounts on solar systems from 30 to 200 kW, and they stack with federal STCs.

Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grant

For small & medium businesses

Funding to businesses for the installation of electric vehicle chargers: up to 50% of the cost of installing EV chargers on site.