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Darebin Council rebates

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Darebin City Council rebate, you must meet one of the following criteria: 

  • A valid concession card (Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card, Federal Concession Card, or Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card) 
  • A combined household income of $120,000 or less  

Required evidence

To receive the Darebin City Council rebate, the below evidence must be submitted: 

  • Valid concession card (Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card, Federal Concession Card, or Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card) and proof of residence (rates notice, rental agreement) 

OR 

  • One of the two most recent financial year notice of assessment for every member of the household and proof of residence (rates notice, rental agreement) 

Rebates

Product Size Darebin City Council Rebate
Reverse cycle air conditioner  2.5kW, 5kW, 7.1kW  $700 per unit, up to two units per household 
Insulation  Ceiling insulation  $1,100 including the cost of the CES 
Insulation  Wall and underfloor insulation  No Council rebate 
Draught proofing    $300 per household 
Hot water heat pump  Aquaplus 200L, 270L $150 
Hot water heat pump  Reclaim Energy  No Council rebate 
Rooftop solar kW-kW $500 
Home battery No Council rebate 
EV charger No Council rebate 
Induction cooktop  Rebate only applies if the induction cooktop is the last gas appliance in your home and you intend to disconnect from gas.   $220 

Application process

Register for the Darebin Energy Upgrades program online here or by calling Yarra Energy Foundation on 03 7037 6040.  

Tick the appropriate box for the rebate eligibility criteria – either concession card or low-income.  

For concession card holders, concession card and proof of residence will need to be provided to the vetted supplier at the time of your home visit.  

For low-income households, you will be sent a link to provide your notice of assessment for one of the last two financial years and proof of residence to Darebin City Council. 

Once your evidence has been sited, the rebate amount will be listed on your firm quote.