The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) has announced that more than 5,000 Canberra households applied to take advantage of the Sustainable Household Scheme program that offered them over $55 million in loans to install solar and combined solar and battery packages in their homes.
The Directorate said the Sustainable Household Scheme allows Canberra households to benefit from a household investment like rooftop solar panels.
“The ACT Government believes that all Canberrans should be able to benefit from a zero net emissions future, not just those that can afford the upfront costs of these household investments,” the Directorate said.
It said residents, particularly in Belconnen, Tuggeranong, and Gungahlin, purchased a combined 20MW of roof top solar though the Scheme which is equivalent to the power generated by the Royalla Solar Farm.
“More than 1,500 households are taking the opportunity to upgrade their appliances such as electric heating and cooling systems, hot water heat pumps and electric stove tops as they reach the end of their life cycle,” it said.
“Canberrans are also taking advantage of electric vehicles being added to the scheme with 45 applications received.
“Canberrans purchasing an electric vehicle will also receive a stamp duty exemption and two years of free vehicle registration.”
The Directorate said the Sustainable Household Scheme was not only helping households it was also supporting Canberra businesses and would soon be open to community organisations to help reduce energy costs and contribute to the ACT’s climate goals.
More information about the Sustainable Household Scheme can be accessed at this PS News link.
