Breaze Renewable Energy and Home Electrification Directory
Government Websites with rebate information for the Community Electrification Engagement Program (CEEP) and Breaze Assist.
Different departments cover different schemes and subsidies, links will open in a new tab. Departments may change over time.
Scroll through to find the relevant topic
Rebates and Government Websites
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Here you will find the link to all of the available rebates in Victoria
There are nearly 100 subsidies and offers covering Energy Savings and Utilities, plus Transport and Recreational activities are included here too.
To save some time - you can start eliminating ones you don’t want or qualify for by answering this short questionnaire.
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Here there is a thorough list of supports and rebates available Australia wide
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Here you can search for rebates and discounts, explore your options in the Electric Upgrades Tool and Request Quotes from SEC approved Installers!
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Find out what subsidised product is available for your home
This page also links to the VEU Registry where you can search for approved products, by type (eg induction cooktop or heat pump hot water).
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Ways to adapt your home
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Guide to the many ways to renovate your home (or design your new build) to be more environmentally sustainable and comfortable.
Summer - keep cool with less energy
Solar and Battery Rebates
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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. This website gives links to all departments involved in the current Solar Battery rebates. There are changes which will be implemented in May 2026 which you can learn about here. You can also find eligibility information here
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Describes the different programs run through it and for the litigious leaning, it links to the requirements for eligibility.. in the legislation.
Luckily - it also links to independent websites to help people make their decisions.
Find your solar capacity with https://www.sunspot.org.au
A timely guide for getting rooftop solar. https://www.energy.gov.au/solar
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Ex CSIRO Scientist and engineer has a comprehensive guide on solar and battery requirements, and installer search (you get three free installer quotes)
Electric Vehicles
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For those wanting a deep dive on what is happening around renewable energy in Australia.
From latest Projects to blogs on how EV’s could add clean power to the grid
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On a tight budget?
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Here you can apply for government assistance programs you may be eligible for.
You can also ensure you are getting the best deal available to you, by comparing your current retailer/s for energy, as well as potential savings from solar.
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Although they require a paid membership to access all of the information on their website found at https://www.choice.com.au
You may be able to access choice through your local library - it is worth looking into, or even, if a small membership payment for one month or year - may save you a lot of money avoiding a bad product!
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Federal Website covering Government Rebates and Loans for Solar and links to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program (DCCEEW)
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Useful Information
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Powercor is the energy supplier for our region
When you join up for a free account with their MyEnergy Portal you can access your smart meter data.
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Originally (no longer provided free unfortunately) provided to Amber energy customers, this unit enables smart meter monitoring in real time - connecting to a phone app via bluetooth. Despite you being able to access this now through myenergy powercor portal (the smart meter access above) This is still a useful tool to purchase if you want immediate data (switching on and off appliances to see what is using what) and this website stays up to date with current government subsidies for products to help you save energy!
Community Group and Non-Profit Organisations
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Leaders in communities powering each other, Amber allows you to access wholesale market electricity rates.
Amber has an app detailing current pricing allowing you to choose the cheapest time to draw from the grid, or - if you have the ability with a battery - most lucrative time to sell energy back to the grid.
Amber details here.
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Guide for consumers Links to factsheets, videos, information on new projects, guides to working in the renewable sector and more.
Approved Batteries List (the federal cheaper home batteries program require eligible batteries to be listed here)
Benefits and Impacts of renewable energy factsheets for consumers.
Breaze Renewable Energy and Home Electrification Directory
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Here you will find the link to all of the available rebates in Victoria
There are nearly 100 subsidies and offers covering Energy Savings and Utilities, plus Transport and Recreational activities are included here too.
To save some time - you can start eliminating ones you don’t want or qualify for by answering this short questionnaire.
-
Here there is a thorough list of supports and rebates available Australia wide
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Find below SEC pages for tips and planning assistance..
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Find out what subsidised product is available for your home
This page also links to the VEU Registry where you can search for approved products, by type (eg induction cooktop or heat pump hot water).
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Government Websites with rebate information for the Community Electrification Engagement Program (CEEP) and Breaze Assist.
Different departments cover different schemes and subsidies, links will open in a new tab. Departments may change over time.
-
Here you can apply for government assistance programs you may be eligible for.
You can also ensure you are getting the best deal available to you, by comparing your current retailer/s for energy, as well as potential savings from solar.
-
Powercor is the energy supplier for our region
When you join up for a free account with their MyEnergy Portal you can access your smart meter data.
-
Originally (no longer provided free unfortunately) provided to Amber energy customers, this unit enables smart meter monitoring in real time - connecting to a phone app via bluetooth. Despite you being able to access this now through myenergy powercor portal (the smart meter access above) This is still a useful tool to purchase if you want immediate data (switching on and off appliances to see what is using what) and this website stays up to date with current government subsidies for products to help you save energy!
More data on your energy use provides more informed decisions. Links to available Government and Utilities websites and Programs.
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Ex CSIRO Scientist and engineer has a comprehensive guide on solar and battery requirements, and installer search (you get three free installer quotes)
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Although they require a paid membership to access all of the information on their website found at https://www.choice.com.au
You may be able to access choice through your local library - it is worth looking into, or even, if a small membership payment for one month or year - may save you a lot of money avoiding a bad product!
For profit website, but still contains curated information enabling company and resource comparisons.
Breaze Assist related Government Websites (covers aspects of home electrification outside of replacing gas)
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Describes the different programs run through it and for the litigious leaning, it links to the requirements for eligibility.. in the legislation.
Luckily - it also links to independent websites to help people make their decisions.
Find your solar capacity with https://www.sunspot.org.au
A timely guide for getting rooftop solar. https://www.energy.gov.au/solar
-
-
Guide to the many ways to renovate your home (or design your new build) to be more environmentally sustainable and comfortable.
Summer - keep cool with less energy
-
For those wanting a deep dive on what is happening around renewable energy in Australia.
From latest Projects to blogs on how EV’s could add clean power to the grid
-
Federal Website covering Government Rebates and Loans for Solar and links to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program (DCCEEW)
Community Group and Non Profit Organisation Links
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Leaders in communities powering each other, Amber allows you to access wholesale market electricity rates.
Amber has an app detailing current pricing allowing you to choose the cheapest time to draw from the grid, or - if you have the ability with a battery - most lucrative time to sell energy back to the grid.
Amber details here.
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Guide for consumers Links to factsheets, videos, information on new projects, guides to working in the renewable sector and more.
Approved Batteries List (the federal cheaper home batteries program require eligible batteries to be listed here)
Benefits and Impacts of renewable energy factsheets for consumers.
Breaze Sustainability Directory
Local solutions to climate change.
BREAZE aspires to facilitate, educate and advocate for the wider Ballarat community towards a goal of zero emissions by 2030.
The task of reducing emissions, engaging with sustainable practices and products - even building resilience to climate change is all needed to tackle the challenges that climate change brings. This takes a cohesive, caring community - for there is no single answer and no organisation to do it all! Here you will find a list of organisations and activities local to Ballarat that you may have need of along your sustainability journey.
Questions?
Know (or run) a brilliant organisation to add here? Let us know: Comms@breaze.org.au
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You’re cleaning out - found minimalism - or Marie Kondo - but instead of landfill - can your discarded items have a second life?
Scrap Metals, old tools, machinery for home or garden (or shed!) contact the
You may be throwing something away because it’s broken? Try the Repair Cafe - fix it or donate it to enjoy a second life if it is fixable!
Clothing - Find or donate quality items at Styled for Success.
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Ditch plastic wrapped foods that have travelled half the world to you - try the delicious offerings at Ballarat Wholefoods Collective.
Get gardening - share swap and learn with Food is Free
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Learn how to make your gardens more friendly to our local fauna with Ballarat’s local Gardens for Wildlife Group
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