• Sustainability

Start saving on energy bills with Solar Savers

Published 5 August 2024
City of Port Phillip has joined the Solar Savers program to give you access to quality solar systems, batteries, heat pump hot water systems and split systems, at competitive prices.

Solar Savers is a local government program that makes it easier for you to start to reduce your energy bills by installing solar panels, batteries, hot water systems and split systems for heating and cooling. The program is available to home owners, renters, businesses and landlords. 

With solar you can generate your own energy for your home through solar panels on your roof. You are still connected to the mains power grid so when the sun is not shining you still have electricity. On sunny days your excess solar goes back into the electricity grid. This means more renewable energy for everyone. Installing a split system for heating and cooling and an electric hot water system is a simple and cost-effective way to make your home more comfortable to live in and safer, as you’ll be replacing old, potentially unsafe products with new ones that meet current safety requirements. 

Heating accounts for 43% of energy costs in the average Victorian home, making it the biggest home energy consumer and a good area to upgrade in.

The Solar Savers program supports you through the whole process by connecting you to accredited installers, offering competitive deals and helping you apply for the rebates, discounts and interest-free loans available. The program offers you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your installers have been independently evaluated on their safety, product quality and value for money. 

Join the thousands of residents and businesses across Melbourne who have used the Solar Savers program and register your interest. 

Information sessions - online

Join the Solar Savers team online at one of these upcoming information sessions. Hear directly from the Solar Savers trusted installer to learn more about electrifying your home.  During this information session you will have the opportunity to ask questions. The sessions are free, but registration is essential.

How to register

There will be two online sessions held on Wednesday 13 November 2024:

What financial support is available?

The Victorian Government offers a $1400 Solar PV rebate to help reduce the cost of a new solar system. With the Solar PV rebate on board and the savings that would come with a new solar system, it could pay itself back within three to five years.

Apartments can apply for grants through the Victorian Owners Corporation, with up to $2800 for solar available per apartment.

There is also a $1,000 hot water rebate available for solar hot water and heat pump hot water systems. 

See how much you can save on energy bills at the Solar Calculator on the Victorian Energy Compare website.

How it works

  1. Visit the Solar Savers website to register your interest in the program.
  2. Select if you are a home owner or a renter.
  3. Solar Savers will check that you are eligible for the program. 
  4. Solar Savers will connect you with trusted installers who discuss the different options available to you.
  5. Should you choose to proceed, you can review a quote and pay a deposit.
  6. The installer will then guide you through the process from the very beginning until your new system is installed.