Electrify your home or business with Solar Savers
We know that many residents and small businesses want to electrify their properties. Knowing where to start can feel confusing.
The Solar Savers program is here to make installation easy, affordable, and reliable for your household or business. It can help with things like:
- Choosing the right product
- finding a credible installer
- upfront costs.
You can use the Solar Savers program to get:
- Solar panels
- split system air conditioner/heater
- heat pump hot water system
- solar storage battery.
Save money with energy upgrades
Lowering how much energy your home or business uses can help you save money. According to a 2021 Residential Baseline Study:
- 43% of household energy running costs are from heating
- 17% are from water heating.
When you go through the Solar Savers program we:
- Put you in touch with a trusted, council-backed installer
- help you understand which government rebates you can claim
- provide free support throughout
- independently audit at least 5% of all installations for continued peace of mind.
How does the Solar Savers program work?
- Register your interest online via the Solar Savers website or call 1300 548 598
Register via Solar Savers - We check your eligibility for the program.
- We connect you with trusted installers. They will discuss the different options available to you.
- If you choose one of the options discussed, you can review the quote and pay a deposit.
- The installer will then guide you through the process to install your new Solar PV system.
Please note: We provide Solar Savers to the Brimbank community at no charge. However, the cost of the energy upgrades you choose is not subsidised by Brimbank City Council. Solar Savers connects you to support so you can get the most appropriate rebate/s and subsidies that you are eligible for.
More information on Solar Savers
About Solar Savers
About Solar Savers
Solar Savers is a local government program that helps residents electrify everything.
It makes it easier for you to introduce clean energy solutions to your home or business.
Solar Savers can help with:
- Solar PV systems
- batteries
- heat pump hot water systems
- split systems.
Brimbank City Council is a Solar Savers participant.
About split systems
About split systems
Heating makes up 43% of energy costs in the average Victorian home. This makes it your biggest energy user and a good place to start making changes.
By switching to an energy efficient split system, you'll:
- Save money on heating and cooling
- make your home safer
- enjoy more comfort.
About heat pump hot water systems
About heat pump hot water systems
Heat pump hot water systems use 60-75% less electricity than conventional electric systems.
Why? They don't heat water directly with an element. Instead, they use electricity to run a heat pump that transfers heat to your water.
Benefits:
- Water heats quickly and stays hot longer
- built-in timer gives you more control
- significantly lower energy bills.
What kind of solar system do you need?
What kind of solar system do you need?
The right solar PV system depends on your home or business' size, the direction it faces, and current and projected energy use.
Don't worry about figuring it all out alone. Solar Savers can connect you with trusted suppliers who will:
- Help determine exactly what you need
- estimate your cost savings
- check if you qualify for rebates or interest-free loans.
How a solar system helps with energy and cost efficiency
How a solar system helps with energy and cost efficiency
A solar PV system gives you free energy from the sun.
To maximize savings:
- Install a solar PV system. 12 months after installing a rooftop solar system, almost 73% of Solar Victoria customers save as much or more than expected on bills
- Run electric appliances, like heat pumps and split systems, when your solar panels are generating power. The more you do this, the more you will save.
Many people start with solar, then go all-electric by switching from gas to electric for:
- Heating and cooling
- cooking
- water heating.
Going all-electric with solar can save you thousands each year on energy bills.