POSTCODE 3631 boasts more than half of all eligible homes taking advantage of the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes Program, which offers rebates and no-interest loans to help households install solar panels and reduce energy bills.
The program provides a $1,400 rebate to install solar panels, an additional interest-free loan, and up to $1,000 to replace hot water systems. The scheme has boosted household solar use from 14 percent to 27 percent across Victoria since its introduction in 2018.
With more than half of eligible homes in Shepparton taking up the offer, it has become the state’s leading solar city, surpassing even some suburban areas in Melbourne. Other areas with high solar uptake include Cranbourne, Craigieburn, Kalkallo, north and east Bendigo, and the Wodonga area.
The Victorian government’s Solar on Public Buildings Program has also been successful, with more than 200 public buildings now equipped with solar systems installed. Both solar programs are part of the Victorian government’s efforts to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2045.
Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio has encouraged more households to take advantage of the program, saying, “For anyone still considering installing solar, there has never been a better time to take the next step.”
For more information on the Solar Homes Program and to apply, visit solar.vic.gov.au.
