Heat Pump Hot Water Rebates in Victoria (2026)
Victoria homeowners can save up to $2,700 on a heat pump hot water system by stacking federal and state rebates. Average installed cost after rebates: $2,200 - $4,500.
Victoria Gas Ban
From May 2027, gas hot water systems in existing homes must be replaced with an efficient electric alternative (heat pump or solar) when they reach end-of-life. New builds already banned from gas connections since January 2024.
2,160,000 of 2,700,000 Victoria households are connected to gas and will be affected.
All Available Rebates
Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
Applied as a point-of-sale discount. Value varies by system type and climate zone. Available Australia-wide until 2030.
Solar Victoria Hot Water Rebate
Victorian homeowners with household income under $210,000. Property value under $3M. Must use a Solar Victoria registered installer. Up to $1,400 for Australian-made systems.
Official website →Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Certificates
All Victorian households. Applied as point-of-sale discount by participating retailers.
Official website →Cost by Suburb
Installed costs after all available rebates. Click a suburb for a detailed breakdown including brand recommendations and installer quotes.