Rebates

Home appliances account for approximately 25% of household energy use (Your Home, 2020). Rewiring Australia suggests that of the alternatives available electric induction cooktops are the most energy efficient option, consuming only 40% of the annual energy required by gas and conventional electric resistant models. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• This program is only available for properties located within the City of Ballarat Local Government Area(LGA) for people who reside or own properties within the LGA at the time of approval and payment.   
• The rebate is applicable for purchase and installations made from the 16 March 2025 to the 16 September 2025. This is a pilot rebate program.   
• Applications must be submitted within the timeframe listed above.   
• Once the program’s budget has been fully allocated, new rebate applications will not be accepted. The status of the program budget will be posted on the Rebately platform and Council’s website.   
• The rebate item must be installed at the applicant's property and the address at which it was applied for.  
• The applicant must confirm that they have read and understood the Terms and Conditions.   
• Must be a Clean Energy Council Accredited where applicable.  
• Must be installed by a licensed electrician. 
• The appliance must replace a gas or wood-burning appliance with either an all-electric or solar-powered appliance.