The ACT leads the country on energy transition incentives. The Sustainable Household Scheme provides interest-free loans for solar, battery, electric vehicles, and appliance upgrades. Gas-to-electric conversions attract additional rebates of up to $5,000. With cold Canberra winters and a strong policy environment, the ACT is one of the most financially rewarding places in Australia to electrify your home.
What we modelled — how we calculated these results
Recommended upgrade sequence
These upgrades are ordered for maximum return. Each step accounts for the energy changes made by previous steps.
Draught Sealing
Pays for itself in 3.2 years, then saves ~$161/year.
Insulation
Pays for itself in 6.1 years, then saves ~$249/year.
Solar + Battery
Pays for itself in 7.1 years, then saves ~$1,157/year.
Electric Vehicle
Pays for itself in 3.5 years, then saves ~$1,661/year.
Heat Pump Hot Water (gas switch)
Pays for itself in 6.8 years, then saves ~$394/year.
Reverse Cycle Heating
Pays for itself in 7.8 years, then saves ~$705/year.
Induction Cooktop
Pays for itself in 0 years, then saves ~$129/year.
Smart Home Energy Management
Pays for itself in 6.1 years, then saves ~$134/year.
Portfolio summary
Below market returns at this time horizon
These upgrades still save money on energy bills, but the return doesn't beat the 10% stock market benchmark over 15 years. They may become worthwhile with a longer holding period.
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