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Plain-English guides to Australia's energy schemes, system choices and getting the most out of your rebate.
The rebate landscape moves constantly — certificate prices shift, scheme rules get updated (NSW's were rewritten in September 2025), and activities open and close as targets fill. This blog tracks what actually matters for households: how each state scheme works right now, which systems and brands make sense, and how to come out ahead on an upgrade. Start with the state-by-state guide, then run your numbers through the sizing calculator and the gas savings calculator.
What's actually inside your air conditioner — GWP and A2L decoded, the ARCtick licensing rules, the HFC phase-down timeline, and why old-gas systems are getting dearer to keep alive.
Read the guide →NSW's ESS, Victoria's VEU and SA's REPS each work differently — different amounts, different eligibility, different fine print. The complete breakdown, plus three rules for maximising your discount.
Read the guide →Takes 30 seconds. An accredited provider for your state will confirm your exact rebate and quote the install.
Enter your postcode, answer a couple of questions, and we'll match you with an accredited provider in your state. The discount comes straight off your install price — no claim forms, no waiting.
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