For your business

Commercial & business energy rebates

Australian businesses may be able to reduce the cost of energy upgrades through state efficiency schemes and federal incentives. Here's an overview for commercial properties.

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Programs

Schemes that may apply

State energy efficiency schemes

NSW ESS, Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) and SA REPS support business upgrades such as lighting, HVAC, refrigeration and hot water through accredited providers.

NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme

Incentives for reducing peak electricity demand, including eligible battery and demand-management activities for businesses.

Federal solar incentive (STCs)

Point-of-sale discounts on commercial rooftop solar up to 100 kW under the small-scale scheme (larger systems use large-scale certificates).

Cheaper Home Batteries Program

Available to small businesses and community facilities for eligible battery systems (5–100 kWh), delivered via STCs.

Programs and amounts change regularly and depend on your circumstances. Details are indicative and should be verified against current scheme rules.

Upgrades

Business upgrades to ask about

Commercial solarCommercial batteriesLED lightingHVAC upgradesRefrigerationHot waterMotors, pumps & VSDsEnergy monitoringDemand management

Not every upgrade is supported in every area. The checker shows what may apply at your postcode.

What affects eligibility

  • Your location and postcode
  • Property type (residential or commercial)
  • Your existing equipment and what you are replacing
  • Current scheme rules, targets and funding
  • Installer and provider availability in your area
  • Final assessment by an approved provider or scheme participant

FAQ

Questions

Common ones include LED lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, hot water, motors and variable speed drives, and solar. The relevant scheme depends on your state and the activity. Use the checker and select 'Commercial'.

Yes — many schemes support commercial and industrial activities, though rules, certificate methods and metering requirements differ. Larger solar systems may fall under the large-scale certificate scheme rather than STCs.

Through accredited providers, installers or scheme participants. Submit an enquiry and we'll review the likely pathway for your site. No third-party referral is made unless suitable arrangements are in place.

See what's available where you are

Your postcode determines which of these programs you can access. Check it now — free and no obligation.

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Energy Rebate Check provides general information and collects enquiries for eligibility review. We do not guarantee rebate approval, program availability, installer availability, or provider acceptance. Energy upgrades may be delivered by approved providers, installers, retailers, or other scheme participants where required. Third-party provider referrals will only occur where suitable arrangements are in place.