July 1st 2025 update
As announced by the ACT Government, the eligibility criteria and loan conditions for the Sustainable Household Scheme have changed from 1 July 2025.
- Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS):
- A 3% interest rate now applies to all new Scheme loans.
- Solar panel systems are no longer eligible under the SHS.
- Installations for approved quotes under the SHS prior to 1 July 2025 must be completed by 1 November 2025. If installation is not completed by this date, the loan may be reviewed or cancelled.
- Stand-alone homes with a 2022 unimproved value (UV) at or below $750,000 remain eligible for other products in the scheme (excluding solar).
- Unit titled properties with a 2022 UV at or below $300,000 are also eligible for non-solar products in the scheme.
- Home Energy Support Program (HESP):
- Eligible concession card holders (including Health Care Card holders) may still access zero-interest loans, including for solar.
- For HESP, the 2022 UV thresholds are at or below $750,000 for non-unit properties and $300,000 for unit properties.
- To be eligible for solar through HESP, the applicant must hold an eligible concession card and the property’s 2022 UV must be at or below $750,000 (non-unit).
You can learn more about the current eligibility criteria by visiting the scheme guidelines here.
More money in your pocket from day one
Most installations under the Sustainable Household Scheme will be a cash-flow positive investment.
This means that your renewable energy system saves you more than its fortnightly repayments, providing you with extra money in your pocket right after your installation is completed.
So, thanks to the Scheme, there is no need to break the bank if you want to improve your home in a sustainable way. Installing solar panels and energy storage has never been so easy and affordable!
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Who is eligible?
The main eligibility criteria are as follow:
- The Scheme participant must own the property.
- The property must be a standalone residence, or a unit titled property.
- For all eligible products, the Unimproved Value (UV) of the property in 2022 must be below $750,000 for non-unit titled dwellings and stand-alone unit titled dwellings based on the unit entitlement percentage.
- A UV of $300,000 applies to unit titled multi-storey apartments. Your UV can be found on your rates notice or using the following website.
For more information on eligibility criteria and on the program, please consult the Scheme guideline.
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SolarHub is a safe option for your Sustainable Household Scheme investment. We have been around for a long time, and we are not going anywhere.
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