WA residential battery rebate and no-interest loan scheme announced

Frequently asked questions

• What is the residential battery scheme?
  The State Government has announced a residential battery scheme to assist eligible Western Australians in purchasing a home battery to save on their power bills, while supporting a clean energy future for regional WA.
   
  The battery scheme has two components; a battery rebate scheme and the no-interest loan scheme. For eligible residential Horizon Power customers, a battery rebate of up to $7,500 is available. The value of the rebate is determined by the size of the battery installed, with rebate at $750 per kilowatt hour (kWh). The scheme also offers a no-interest loan to eligible customers, to purchase either a residential battery or a residential battery and solar package.
• Am I eligible for the residential battery rebate or no-interest loan? What are the requirements?
  Residential properties in Western Australia with a residential electricity account with Horizon Power, including home business customers.
   
  Excluded residential properties include those owned by State, Commonwealth or Local Government entities, banking and financial institutions, telecommunications companies, and mining/resources companies.
   
  Further details are being finalised.
• What information is available on the no-interest loan?
  As a part of the residential battery scheme, there is also a no-interest loan available to eligible customers of up to $10,000, which can be used to purchase either a residential battery or a residential battery and solar package.  
• When does the residential battery scheme launch?
  Horizon Power customers can apply for the residential battery scheme from 1 July 2025.
• Why is it being offered?
  The residential battery rebate assists eligible Western Australians in accessing a home solar battery through reducing the upfront cost. Installing a solar battery can assist households in saving on their electricity bill, as a battery system can reduce energy consumption from the grid through increasing self-consumption of existing solar power generation. 
• Does the residential battery rebate include a rebate for solar panels?
  Those installing a solar and battery package can apply for the residential battery rebate scheme, as they may be eligible for the battery rebate and no-interest loan.
• I’m an installer. How do I find out more information?
  More information will be released from the State Government in the coming months. Information sessions will be provided by Horizon Power in the lead up to the residential battery scheme and no-interest loans commencing 1 July 2025.