Air con rebates in Australia in 2026

Victorian Energy Upgrades is the real one. Replacing a gas ducted heater with efficient reverse cycle can take $2,500 to $5,530 off the quote. It is applied at the point of sale by an accredited provider. Split upgrades are smaller, often $400 to $1,610.

There is no income test on the basic VEU activity. The property generally needs to be older than two years. The installer has to be in the scheme. If the discount is not on the quote, ask why, in writing.

New South Wales has the Energy Savings Scheme. It is real. It is usually a few hundred dollars, not thousands. Stack it. Do not build the whole budget on it.

Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the territories do not currently run a comparable statewide household air conditioning rebate. We will print a zero rather than invent an $8,000 Facebook grant.

The installer still has to confirm the certificate value on the day. Certificate prices move. Our checker shows a band, not a sworn statement.

Want a number for your house? Check the rebate on your postcode. No name required. Check the rebate on your postcode.

Or do the sums yourself first: what size you need and what it costs to run.