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Energy efficiency
Ceiling insulation upgrade
Two ACT programs help with the cost of getting a ceiling up to R5.0. Which one you can use depends on your circumstances, not just your postcode.
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- Electrification and solarBiggest single saving
Heat pump hot water
Gas or electric storage costs a typical four-person household $800–$1,200 a year. A heat pump runs at $280–$400 on a flat tariff, less on off-peak, and $50–$100 if it is timed to run on rooftop solar.
- Rebates and bill savingsDeclining rebate
Solar and battery rebates
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program takes around 30% off a battery's upfront cost, at full value on the first 14kWh. The rate declines every six months from 1 May 2026, so when you install changes what it is worth.
- EV and mobility12c/kWh overnight
Charging an EV at home
Overnight charging on a dedicated EV tariff costs a fraction of daytime rates. The plan needs an electric vehicle and a smart meter, which ActewAGL will upgrade at no cost.
- Energy efficiencyDo it yourself
Cutting a Canberra winter heating bill
Air leaks account for up to 25% of heat loss, and in an older brick-veneer home draught infiltration can be 20–30% of total heating energy. Most of the fixes cost very little.
