Energy Smart Homes Grant
The Energy Smart Homes Grant aims to support households in the City of Whittlesea to make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes.
The grant enables energy efficiency upgrades and electrification of homes, including:
- rooftop solar
- insulation upgrades
- induction cooktops
- hot water/heat pumps
- reverse cycle air conditioners, and more.
By upgrading and replacing gas-powered systems with electric alternatives, you can improve thermal comfort and reduce bills while supporting the transition to clean, renewable energy.
This grant is facilitated by the Solar Savers program, providing financial assistance of $1,500 each for up to 30 households. Households are selected via a random draw and then directed to Solar Savers for next steps in coordinating their project.
If you’re not eligible for the grant program, as a City of Whittlesea resident you are still able to use the Solar Savers portal to access vetted suppliers to support your home upgrades.
The program is aligned with actions in the City of Whittlesea’s Sustainable Environment Strategy (SES) and Climate Change Plan.
Grant applications are now closed.
Key eligibility criteria
Please read the eligibility criteria below:
- Combined household income less than $130,000 per annum
- The home must be valued at less than $800,000 on your most recent rates notice
- The applicant must live in the City of Whittlesea
- Eligible applicants include owner-occupiers and renters with written permission from their landlord.
- The grant can only be used for upgrades on the primary residence only.
- Work must be carried out by Solar Savers vetted providers, ensuring high-quality and trusted service for all upgrades.
- Agree to the terms and conditions of the program.
Key dates
| Grant application key dates |
| Applications open |
1 August 2025 |
| Applications close |
31 August 2025 |
| Successful applicants notified |
From October 2025 |
| Upgrades completed |
October 2025 - May 2026 |
| Within six months of upgrade completion |
Applicants must submit part one of the acquittal within six months of the upgrade being completed.
Part two of the acquittal will be due 12 months after the completion of the upgrade.
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Apply for the grant
Grant applications are now closed.