Heat Pump Hot Water Rebates in Victoria (2026)
Victoria homeowners can save up to $2,700 on a heat pump hot water system by stacking federal and state rebates. Average installed cost after rebates: $2,200 - $4,500.
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From 1 March 2027, gas hot water systems in existing homes must be replaced with an efficient electric alternative (heat pump) when they reach end-of-life. Repairs are still allowed. New builds already banned from gas connections since January 2024. Rentals also face mandatory replacement of gas heaters.
2,160,000 of 2,700,000 Victoria households are connected to gas and will be affected.
Read the complete 2027 guideAll Available Rebates
Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
Applied as a point-of-sale discount. Value varies by system type and climate zone. Available Australia-wide until 2030.
Solar Victoria Hot Water Rebate
Victorian homeowners with household income under $210,000. Property value under $3M. Must use a Solar Victoria registered installer. Up to $1,400 for Australian-made systems.
Official website →Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Certificates
All Victorian households. Applied as point-of-sale discount by participating retailers.
Official website →Cost by Suburb
Installed costs after all available rebates. Click a suburb for a detailed breakdown including brand recommendations and installer quotes.
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