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Empowering Homes solar battery loan offer is closed

This offer closed on 31 July 2022.

The Empowering Homes solar battery loan offer is now closed 

The Empowering Homes offer for interest-free loans to install solar battery systems closed on 31 July 2022. Find out more below about other offers and resources available to help your household save on energy bills.  

Other ways to save on your electricity and gas bills 

If you are currently receiving an energy rebate, you may be eligible to swap your rebate for a free solar system or energy efficient upgrades. 

These solar systems and upgrades will help cut your energy bills, unlocking long term energy savings of up to $600 a year. 

For homeowners - rebate swap for solar 

If you are an eligible homeowner-occupier you can now swap your Low Income Household Rebate for a free, fully installed, 3 kilowatt solar system.  

Find out more including eligibility and how to apply online in a few easy steps

For households not suitable for solar - rebate swap for energy upgrades 

If you receive the Low Income Household Rebate and are not eligible for the solar offer, you could get a free, no-obligation energy assessment. The assessment could help you find ways to cut your energy bill through energy efficient appliances or minor home upgrades.  

You can then swap your energy rebate for one or more of the recommended upgrades.  

Find out more including eligibility and how to apply online in a few easy steps

Find out more about home solar battery systems 

If you are looking to install a solar battery system at home, we have a range of resources available to help you make an informed choice:  

Compare your energy deal 

To help you compare energy deals, visit Energy Made Easy. This is a free service to find the best available plans for your household based on your energy usage.  

For existing customers - get in touch 

If you are an existing Empowering Homes customer and have any questions about your application, please contact Plenti on 1300 645 015 or at empoweringhomes@plenti.com.au