Go Electric Pilot Program
Get involved
Helping households in Banks and surrounding suburbs ‘go electric’ and giving local Canberra region installers and tradies two years of steady work doing it.
Households:
thinking of going electric?
If you live in Banks or surrounding suburbs, you can be part of a pilot program making it easier and more affordable to go electric.
Learn more about the Go Electric Pilot Program and what it could mean for you and your home →
Support is tiered so households with the least capacity to pay get the most help.
Eligible homes
Most eligible households will receive:
20% installation rebate
plus concessional finance
may be available at 3% on the first $20,000 of works
Concession card holders
Eligible concession card holders may be able to access:
0% interest rate
on the first $10,000
plus a rebate on selected electrification products
Financial hardship
Households in severe financial hardship may be eligible to:
some upgrades fully funded by the ACT Government
Registering an interest doesn't commit you to taking part.
Tradies:
want to be part of a $40 million program?
Electricians, plumbers, solar and battery installers, and HVAC trades are needed to help electrify households in Banks and nearby suburbs.
Being part of the program as a tradie means:
Consistent work
Two years of steady, coordinated work in one part of Canberra
Less admin
Quoting and paperwork handled for you
Fast pay
Prompt payment on completion
Be part of the energy transition one home at a time.
This Project received funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) as part of ARENA's Advancing Renewables Program.
Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of the Australian Government, and the Australian Government does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein.