What Is the Home Energy Saver NSW Program?
The program can help eligible households:
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Access a discount of up to $4,000 if they meet the separate income or concession card requirements
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Combine a solar battery with other eligible energy-saving upgrades within the program's funding limits
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Apply based on household income, with the loan available to households earning up to $210,000 in combined taxable income
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Revisit a battery purchase that may previously have been delayed because of the upfront cost
Discount applications are coming soon. If you may be eligible for both a discount and a loan for the same upgrade, the NSW Government recommends applying for the discount first.
GETTING STARTED
How to Apply for a Home Energy Saver Program Loan
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Check your eligibility
Confirm you meet the program requirements.
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Choose your battery upgrade
Explore your home battery options and get a quote from an NETCC-approved supplier.
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Choose a finance provider
Home Energy Saver loans are currently available through participating providers.
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Apply for your loan
Complete your application through your chosen finance provider.
FINANCE PARTNER
Brighte Loan Workflow
5 Simple Steps from Invite to Approval
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Send Invite
Customer Accounts sends a Brighte invite to the customer
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Customer Applies
Customer completes the loan application with Brighte
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Send Documents
Brighte reviews the application and documents
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Brighte Reviews
Brighte reviews the application and documents
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Application Approved
Brighte updates the portal to show the application is approved
Who are Eligible?
IN POSSIBLE EXTRA SUPPORT
The Home Energy Saver NSW program also includes discounts of up to $4,000 for eligible households with a combined annual taxable income of up to $80,000 or those holding an eligible concession card. Applications for the discount are expected to open later in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A residential battery is an eligible upgrade under the Home Energy Saver NSW program. You can explore your battery options and get a quote from an approved supplier before applying through a participating finance provider.
Yes. Home Energy Saver loans are delivered through participating finance providers and their networks of approved suppliers. Approved suppliers must meet the program's accreditation and quality requirements.
The battery must meet the program's eligibility requirements, and the installation must be completed by an approved supplier. Your chosen finance provider can provide information about its approved supplier network and eligible products.
For a Home Energy Saver loan, the participating finance provider assesses the combined taxable household income of the property owners. You may be asked to provide evidence, including a Notice of Tax Assessment for the previous completed financial year.
Yes. The program covers a range of eligible energy-saving upgrades, including batteries, solar, switchboards and other technologies. The exact upgrades and costs covered will depend on the program requirements and your finance provider.
Yes, provided you meet the eligibility requirements. However, you will need approval from your strata or owners corporation before the upgrade can go ahead.
The NSW Government funds the program, while participating finance providers deliver the loans, assess applications, manage loan accounts and handle repayments. Current participating providers include Brighte and Plenti.
VoltX Energy can help you explore your battery options and provide a quote for your upgrade. The Home Energy Saver loan application itself is completed through a participating finance provider, which assesses and approves the loan.
