THE PROGRAM

What Is the ACT Home Battery Scheme?

The ACT Home Battery Scheme refers to the battery storage support available through the ACT Sustainable Household Scheme, which provides low-interest loans to eligible ACT households for approved energy-efficient home upgrades through Brighte.

The scheme covers a range of eligible upgrades, including:
Household battery storage
Solar PV systems
Heat pump hot water systems
Reverse-cycle air conditioning
Electric vehicle charging equipment
Other eligible energy-efficient home upgrades

For eligible homeowners, the scheme* may help make a home solar battery
more accessible by allowing you to:

01

Access a loan of $2,000 to $20,000

02

Spread repayments over up to 10 years

03

Reduce the upfront cost of an eligible battery system

04

Invest in battery storage while making better use of your solar energy

*Terms & Conditions apply. Subject to eligibility check.

GETTING STARTED

How to Apply for the ACT Home Battery Loan

with VoltX Energy

  • Check your eligibility

    Confirm you meet the scheme and Brighte eligibility requirements.

  • Get a Quote from
VoltX Energy

    ExploreyourhomebatteryoptionsandgetaquotefromVoltXEnergy-anNETCC-approvedsupplier.

  • Apply for Finance

    VoltX Energy can help initiate your Sustainable Household Scheme loan application through our finance partner, Brighte.

  • Get Approved & Install

    Once approved, complete the required steps with VoltX Energy and arrange your battery installation.

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FINANCE PARTNER

Brighte Loan Workflow

5 Simple Steps from Invite to Approval

  • Send Invite

    Customer Accounts sends a Brighte invite to the customer

  • Customer Applies

    Customer completes the loan application with Brighte

  • Send Documents

    Brighte reviews the application and documents

  • Brighte Reviews

    Brighte reviews the application and documents

  • Application Approved

    Brighte updates the portal
to show the application is approved

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ELIGIBILITY

Who Is Eligible?

The ACT sustainable household scheme battery loan is available to eligible ACT households looking to finance approved home upgrades, including eligible battery storage systems.

You generally need to:
Own or occupy an eligible ACT property
Be at least 18 years old
Meet the scheme's residency requirements
Choose an eligible supplier and battery system
Attend the required workshop
Meet Brighte's lending criteria

Frequently Asked Questions

The scheme can help finance a range of eligible home upgrades, including household battery storage, solar PV systems, heat pump hot water systems, reverse-cycle air conditioning and EV charging equipment, subject to eligibility requirements. 

Eligible applicants can apply for a loan of $2,000 to $20,000, with repayment terms of up to 10 years. 

NotnecessarilyfortheACTSustainableHouseholdScheme.Eligibilitydependsontherequirementsofthescheme,yourchosenhomesolarbatterysystemandsupplier.

You can explore eligible battery systems through the Sustainable Household Scheme and request a quote from an approved supplier. Your supplier can then help initiate the finance application through Brighte. 

Yes. VoltX Energy can help you explore suitable battery options for your home and provide a personalised solar battery quote.

Explore Solar Batteries from VoltX Energy, from $3,999

See how solar batteries from VoltX Energy could fit your home, solar system and energy needs,
and explore your options under the ACT Sustainable Household Scheme.

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