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6 FAQs about Canberra power generation and energy storage assistance

What is the next gen energy storage program?

The ACT Government's Next Generation Energy Storage (Next Gen) program will draw to a close, having reached its target of 5,000 batteries in Canberra homes and businesses. Launched in 2016, the Next Gen program was designed to ignite the ACT's battery marketplace and improve access for Canberrans to install a battery.

How many batteries are in Canberra's next gen program?

The Next Gen program has reached its target of 5,000 batteries in Canberra homes and businesses – and is no longer accepting rebate applications. Households can continue to access Government support through the Sustainable Household Scheme and Home Energy Support Program.

What happened to Next Gen energy storage?

Next Gen Energy Storage program has reached its target of 5,000 batteries in Canberra homes and businesses – and is no longer accepting rebate applications. The Next Gen program has reached its target of 5,000 batteries in Canberra homes and businesses – and is no longer accepting rebate applications.

How can we save money in Canberra?

Households with solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicles can save even more. Many Canberra households currently use fossil-fuels for heating, hot water, cooking and to power our cars. This accounts for about 20% of the ACT's carbon emissions.

Why should you buy an all-electric home in Canberra?

The best way to power our homes and businesses is with 100% renewable electricity. It's cheaper and it's better for the environment. An all-electric home can help the average Canberra household to save hundreds every year on energy bills. Households with solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicles can save even more.

How many solar batteries will Australia's incentive scheme subsidise?

A government-backed incentive scheme established to accelerate the introduction of distributed solar energy storage in the Australian Capital Territory is to be wound up having achieved its target of subsidising the installation of about 5,000 batteries over the past seven years.

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