Many Canberrans have accessed the Sustainable Household Scheme to add solar panels to their homes.
18 December 2023
The Sustainable Household Scheme has had another big year supporting Canberrans.
Over 20,000 Canberra households have now applied to participate in the Scheme to make their homes more energy efficient.
The Sustainable Household Scheme has approved $200 million in loans and supported the installation of almost 17,000 sustainable upgrades since it commenced in July 2021.
This has saved households money on their energy bills and reduced the ACT’s carbon footprint.
Through the Scheme, Canberrans have access to zero-interest loans and rebates for a range of energy-saving upgrades.
These include efficient heating and cooling, cooktop and hot water systems, solar panels, battery storage, electric vehicles and ceiling insulation.
The Sustainable Household Scheme forms a key part of the ACT Government’s strategy for achieving net zero emissions by 2045.
To celebrate this milestone and showcase the Canberrans’ efforts, the ACT Government has launched a new Sustainable Household Scheme Dashboard.
This interactive tool allows users to explore the impact of the Scheme across the ACT, including:
- Which suburbs are leading the charge in sustainability
- What’s the most popular upgrade in your neighbourhood
- The number and types of upgrades being installed.
This new dashboard will help us track Canberra’s progress in transitioning to a cleaner future, and share community success stories.
Suburb spotlight
The dashboard also includes a spotlight on which Canberra suburbs have accessed finance across each category as of 13 December 2023.
- Highest overall uptake
Kambah – $9,048,318 in zero-interest loans accessed.
- Singing in the shower
Dickson – 13 per cent of installs in Dickson are hot water heat pumps.
- Driving into the future
Campbell – 34 per cent of products in Campbell are electric vehicles.
- Staying warm and keeping cool
Kingston – 39 per cent of installs in Kingston are reverse cycle air conditioners.
- Comfort in the home
Rivett – 4.6 per cent of installs in Rivett are for insulation.
- Most solar uptake
Whitlam – 98 per cent of installs in Whitlam include solar systems.
More information about the Sustainable Household Scheme is available on the Climate Choices website.
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