WA's first-ever home battery rebates and loan scheme

The Cook Labor Government released the following statement on the WA Residential Battery Scheme.

The WA Residential Battery Scheme is officially open, supporting households to store their renewable power, reduce energy costs, and help Western Australia's clean energy transition.

• 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

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.

Read the full article on wa.gov.au.

More information is available on the WA Residential Battery Scheme webpage.