Sustainable Household Scheme
Funding Providers
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (ACT)
Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (ACT)
Transport Canberra and City Services
Location
ACTFunding Type
Low or no-interest loan U00359
Primary Category
EnvironmentEligible to
- Not-for-Profits
- Individuals
Funding
Amount : $2,000 to $20,000Round(s)
Ongoing
Purpose
This scheme provides zero-interest loans to help with the costs of energy-efficient upgrades.
Overview
Please note: The Sustainable Household Scheme changed on 1 July 2026.
If you're eligible, you can get a loan from $2,000 to $20,000 to buy energy-efficient products. These include:
- household battery storage systems
- electric heating and cooling systems
- hot water heat pumps (HWHP) and evacuated tube solar hot water systems
- electric stove tops
- electric vehicles
- electric vehicle charging infrastructure
- ceiling insulation
- installation costs for these products
- electric cargo bikes (from September 2026).
Over the life of the scheme, you can install one product or several products from the list of eligible products. Together, these can be valued at up to $20,000.
You may borrow more than $20,000 depending on your loan application credit check. The loan provider may charge interest on funds borrowed above the limit.
Your repayments will begin when you either:
- install the product or system and it is operational
- buy the electric vehicle or electric cargo bike (from September 2026).
Zero-interest loans and loans for solar are available to eligible concession card holders under the Home Energy Support Program.
Eligibility
Who can take part:
Households:
It's open to residents of the ACT who either own a home or hold a current driving licence (when applying for a loan for an electric vehicle).
You must meet the scheme's eligibility criteria (outlined in the Scheme Guidelines) and Brighte's lending criteria. This includes attending a free one-hour live workshop. These workshops will help you with your energy efficiency choices. You have the option of attending a workshop online or in person.
Eligibility
To check if you're eligible, and for more information read:
For more information about the scheme, read:
Community Groups:
Eligible groups can get a loan from $2,000 to $20,000 to buy energy-efficient products.
A group must meet the Scheme's eligibility criteria and Brighte's lending criteria. This includes attending a free one hour live workshop or participating in the Sustainable Business Program. You have the option of attending a workshop online or in person. These resources will help you with your energy efficiency choices.
Important: Before applying for a loan, you will need to check if you need to obtain relevant approvals. Check the FAQs for more details.
Eligibility
To check if your group is eligible and to learn more, read:
For more information about the scheme, read:
Applications / Guidelines
Contact Details
- Phone: 13 22 81
- Email: SHS@act.gov.au
We take pride in ensuring our data is up to date and accurate, but you should not rely on our data alone. Please double-check important information on the funder's website before applying.