Government rebates & incentives
Australian households can cut the upfront cost of a Ginkgo heat-pump hot-water system through federal and state energy schemes — applied as an upfront discount at install.
How the discount works
You don't claim anything back later — the saving comes off your invoice on the day.
Check eligibility
Heat-pump and solar hot-water systems qualify for federal STCs, plus a state scheme depending on where you live.
We assign the certificates
Your accredited Ginkgo installer creates the certificates and assigns them to themselves at the point of installation.
Pay less upfront
The certificate value is passed on to you as a discount, so your quoted price drops before you pay.
What's available by scheme
Indicative ranges — the final amount depends on your postcode zone, tank size and live certificate prices.
STCs
~$700–1,400Small-scale Technology Certificates apply to heat-pump and solar hot water across every state and territory. Value scales with your climate zone and tank capacity.
VEU
up to ~$1,500Victorian Energy Upgrades awards certificates for heat-pump water heaters installed by accredited providers. Often stacks with STCs for the biggest saving.
ESS
up to ~$1,000The Energy Savings Scheme creates certificates for efficient hot-water upgrades through accredited certificate providers.
EEIS
up to ~$600The Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme, plus the ACT Sustainable Household Scheme offering low-interest loans for efficient appliances.
Estimate your rebate
Enter your postcode to see which schemes apply where you live and an indicative combined value.
What about gas?
Gas continuous-flow hot-water systems are not STC-eligible, so they don't attract the federal or state certificate rebates above.
Finance, not rebates
Interest-free availableG22 / G26 / G30 gas systems pair with our interest-free finance options so the upgrade stays affordable without certificate savings.
Max saving + low running cost
up to ~$3,000The all-in-one heat pump qualifies for STCs and a state scheme, and runs up to 70% cheaper than electric resistance and gas over its life.
Ready to see your saving?
Get a free, no-obligation quote and we'll calculate your exact rebate for your address.
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