- Western Australia's home battery rebate and loan scheme open for business
- Synergy customers eligible to receive up to $5,000 and Horizon Power customers up to $7,500 towards a home battery
- Households can save up to $1,500 annually by installing a battery and solar panels.
- No-interest loans of up to $10,000 available to help with installation costs
The Cook Labor Government's WA Residential Battery Scheme officially opens today, supporting households to store their renewable power, reduce energy costs, and help Western Australia's clean energy transition.
From today, Western Australians can apply to purchase a battery with a rebate and, if eligible, apply for a loan to help with the cost of installation.
Customers must choose from a list of accredited battery retailers and approved products.
Synergy customers may receive rebates of up to $5,000 and Horizon Power customers may be eligible for rebates up to $7,500 when they install a battery. Households could save up to $1,500 annually by combining battery storage with rooftop solar.
An estimated 100,000 households will benefit from combined State and Federal programs. The $337 million WA Residential Battery Scheme, together with the Federal Government's $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program, will expand access, enabling up to five times more households to participate than initially planned under the State scheme alone.
To further support affordability, the scheme offers no-interest loans of up to $10,000 for households earning a combined annual income of less than $210,000. Loan terms of up to 10 years will help make battery installation more accessible for a broader range of Western Australians.
Consumers can make applications for rebates and loans through their battery retailer. The application process will be managed by Plenti Pty Ltd, appointed as the Scheme Administrator by the WA Government.
The scheme requires households to join a Virtual Power Plant, which allows stored electricity to be shared to support the electricity system. This collective energy helps stabilise the grid and delivers wider benefits across the community.
By participating, households not only reduce their own energy costs but also play an active role in building a cleaner, more resilient energy future for Western Australia.
More information is available on the WA Residential Battery Scheme webpage.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"My government is committed to securing Western Australia's energy future by empowering households to play a role in decarbonising our State.
"With these grants, we can support the energy needs of the entire community, allow households to sell their excess renewable energy back to the grid, lower WA's emissions, and support our Made in WA plan by investing in our local battery manufacturers.
"We know WA's booming economy and growing population means we will need an affordable and secure supply of energy going forward.
"These grants will give households the opportunity to play a big part in meeting that need."
As stated by Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
"The WA Residential Battery Scheme is a major election commitment of the Cook Labor Government, and I am delighted that it is now open for business delivering cost of living benefits for Western Australians and helping our clean energy transition.
"Our collaboration with the Albanese Government means we can support 100,000 households to harness more of their renewable power, storing it for when they really need it.
"Through VPPs, households can sell energy stored in their battery back to the market - helping to decarbonise WA and bolster energy security, while benefiting from financial rewards for sharing their excess energy.
"Our rebate scheme is equitable, accessible, and streamlined. It supports households and it supports industry by ensuring a pipeline of work into the future.
"The first step for potential customers is to visit the WA Residential Battery Scheme webpage, which contains all the information on how to apply as well as the accredited retailers and approved products."
