The ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS) has generated over $46.9 million in savings for Canberrans.
24 July 2024
The ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS) has generated over $46.9 million in savings for Canberrans.
The SHS provides zero-interest loans to help with the costs of energy-efficient upgrades.
Since it began in July 2021, savings have been achieved through products including:
- rooftop solar systems
- batteries
- ceiling insulation
- replacement of gas or inefficient electric appliances with efficient electric appliances.
The SHS has also supported Canberrans to buy electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
The upgrades are resulting in energy bill and fuel cost savings.
The Sustainable Household Scheme
Through the SHS, eligible Canberrans have access to up to $15,000 in zero-interest loans.
Loans can be used on a range of energy-efficient upgrades, such as:
- efficient heating and cooling
- cooktops and hot water systems
- solar panels
- battery storage
- electric vehicles
- ceiling insulation.
Savings across Canberra
New data shows the approximate spread of these savings across the ACT.
Tuggeranong leads the way with $12.3 million saved on bills so far.
- Tuggeranong: $12.3m
- Belconnen: $12.2m
- Gungahlin: $10.1m
- Canberra Central: $3.4m
- Weston Creek: $3.1m
- Woden: $3.1m
- Molonglo: $2.3m
- Rest of ACT: $0.3m
Rooftop solar is particularly popular. Approximately 58 per cent of solar installations in the ACT since the start of the SHS used an SHS loan.
Reducing costs and emissions
The SHS has approved over $225 million in loans and supported the installation of over 19,000 sustainable upgrades since it began.
This not only saves households money on energy bills, but it also helps reduce the territory’s emissions.
The SHS contributes to the ACT achieving a sustainable, resilient future, with a target of net zero emissions by 2045.
It is a key part of the Government’s strategy to lower emissions and tackle climate change, while supporting ACT homes to reduce power bills and growing jobs in the region’s renewable energy industry.
Find out more about the SHS at climatechoices.act.gov.au/policy-programs/sustainable-household-scheme
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