Sustainability Incentives Scheme

Our sustainability incentives scheme offer cash back for residents, businesses, and groups to make sustainable practices and technology more accessible and affordable.

These can include:

  • solar PV
  • energy storage
  • electric vehicle charging stations
  • insulation
  • switchboard upgrades
  • resource recovery and more.

The incentives and rebates help with costs, increase the value of the property and support our mission to cut carbon emissions and create a circular economy.

Incentives and rebates

Select a category to see which incentives you can apply for:

Smart and Green Energy icon

Smart and Green Energy

Use your energy efficiently and create renewable electricity with money back on solar and energy smart technologies and appliances.

Appliance Electrification

Appliance electrification

50% up to $2,000
Residential replacement of gas or wood burning appliance with electric or solar powered (e.g. hot water).

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

50% up to $250
Electric bicycle charging station

50% up to $1,000
Electric vehicle one way charging station (7 kW to <50 kW)

25% up to $2,000
Electric vehicle ‘smart’* charging station (7 kW to < 50 kW)

* Smart stations include those with demand management capabilities or two-way charging capabilities

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Solar PV

Residential Solar PV

*Only available to concession card holders, tenanted or strata managed residential properties.

20% up to $1,000
Solar PV system (1.5 kW to <10 kW)
20% up to $2,500
Solar PV system (10 kW to <20 kW)
20% up to $5,000
Solar PV system (>20 kW)

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Energy Storage

Energy Storage

50% up to $2,000
Battery energy storage

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate smart buildings

75% up to $10,000

Build a business case for innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of the following:

  • Whole-of-building: electrification, resource recovery systems, active transport and EV charging, and/or water saving devices
  • Whole-of-property greening
  • Meter board upgrades for electrification
  • Shared solar. Minimum 25% shared to individual tenants, not common areas.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Switchboard upgrades

Switchboard upgrades

50% up to $5,000

Switchboard upgrades to support electrification, solar and/or battery installation, or EV charging.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Smart Buildings Implementation

50% up to $40,000

For project management and implementation of innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of meter board upgrades for electrification, whole-of-building electrification, shared solar (sharing of solar electricity between tenants, >20 kW), whole-of-building resource recovery systems, whole-of-building active transport and EV Charging, whole-of-building water saving devices or whole-of-property greening.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Resource Recovery icon

Resource Recovery

Reduce waste and recover resources with innovative technologies and reusable products.

Active Transport icon

Active Transport

Get active and save on e-bikes, cargo bikes and more.

Active Transportation

Active Transport

20% up to $800

e-bike for commuting purposes.

20% up to $1,000

e-bike conversion kit.

20% up to $1,000

Cargo bike.

20% up to $200

Bike parking racks.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate smart buildings

75% up to $10,000

Build a business case for innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of the following:

  • Whole-of-building: electrification, resource recovery systems, active transport and EV charging, and/or water saving devices
  • Whole-of-property greening
  • Meter board upgrades for electrification
  • Shared solar. Minimum 25% shared to individual tenants, not common areas.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Smart Buildings Implementation

50% up to $40,000

For project management and implementation of innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of meter board upgrades for electrification, whole-of-building electrification, shared solar (sharing of solar electricity between tenants, >20 kW), whole-of-building resource recovery systems, whole-of-building active transport and EV Charging, whole-of-building water saving devices or whole-of-property greening.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Ready icon

Climate Ready

Ready your property for the changing climate and save on insulation, shading, water tanks and more.

Thermal efficient window or door

Thermal efficient window or door

50% up to $3,500

Replacement of external single glazed windows or doors with thermally efficient windows or doors.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Shading devices

Shading devices

50% up to $2,000

Purchase and install fixed outdoor shading devices for shading glazing.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate smart buildings

75% up to $10,000

Build a business case for innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of the following:

  • Whole-of-building: electrification, resource recovery systems, active transport and EV charging, and/or water saving devices
  • Whole-of-property greening
  • Meter board upgrades for electrification
  • Shared solar. Minimum 25% shared to individual tenants, not common areas.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Insulation

Insulation

50% up to $2,000

Purchase and installation of insulation in an uninsulated ceiling space, under floor space or wall.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Rainwater Tanks

50% up to $500

For a rainwater tank larger than 2,000 L, plumbed to an appliance or fixture for private use.

50% up to $5,000

For a rainwater tank larger than 10,000 L plumbed into common areas or multiple premises.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Smart Buildings Implementation

50% up to $40,000

For project management and implementation of innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of meter board upgrades for electrification, whole-of-building electrification, shared solar (sharing of solar electricity between tenants, >20 kW), whole-of-building resource recovery systems, whole-of-building active transport and EV Charging, whole-of-building water saving devices or whole-of-property greening.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Greening icon

Greening

Green your property with money back on trees and native plants and living building features.

Living buildings

Living buildings

50% up to $5,000

Consultant service fees related to the design and installation of green wall or green roof features on the property.
Maintenance plan must be provided.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Trees and native plants

Trees and native plants

Up to $100

Purchase of selected* established mature trees or up to 10 tube stock to be planted on private property from a dedicated native nursery such as Provenance Indigenous Plants (Salisbury Park) or State Flora Nursery (Belair).

*See Council’s approved plant list.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate smart buildings

75% up to $10,000

Build a business case for innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of the following:

  • Whole-of-building: electrification, resource recovery systems, active transport and EV charging, and/or water saving devices
  • Whole-of-property greening
  • Meter board upgrades for electrification
  • Shared solar. Minimum 25% shared to individual tenants, not common areas.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Smart Buildings Implementation

50% up to $40,000

For project management and implementation of innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of meter board upgrades for electrification, whole-of-building electrification, shared solar (sharing of solar electricity between tenants, >20 kW), whole-of-building resource recovery systems, whole-of-building active transport and EV Charging, whole-of-building water saving devices or whole-of-property greening.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Smart and Green Energy icon

Smart and Green Energy

Use your energy efficiently and create renewable electricity with money back on solar and energy smart technologies and appliances.

Appliance Electrification

Appliance electrification

50% up to $10,000
Commercial replacement of gas or wood burning appliance with electric or solar powered (e.g. hot water).

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Energy Storage

Energy Storage

50% up to $2,000
Battery energy storage

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Solar PV

Solar PV

20% up to $1,250
Solar PV system (10 kW to <20 kW)
20% up to $2,500

Solar PV system (>20 kW)

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Switchboard upgrades

Switchboard upgrades

50% up to $5,000

Switchboard upgrades to support electrification, solar and/or battery installation, or EV charging.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate smart buildings

75% up to $10,000

Build a business case for innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of the following:

  • Whole-of-building: electrification, resource recovery systems, active transport and EV charging, and/or water saving devices
  • Whole-of-property greening
  • Meter board upgrades for electrification
  • Shared solar. Minimum 25% shared to individual tenants, not common areas.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

50% up to $250
Electric bicycle charging station

50% up to $1,000
Electric vehicle one way charging station (7 kW to <50 kW)

25% up to $2,000
Electric vehicle ‘smart’* charging station (7 kW to < 50 kW)

* Smart stations include those with demand management capabilities or two-way charging capabilities

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Smart Buildings Implementation

50% up to $40,000

For project management and implementation of innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of meter board upgrades for electrification, whole-of-building electrification, shared solar (sharing of solar electricity between tenants, >20 kW), whole-of-building resource recovery systems, whole-of-building active transport and EV Charging, whole-of-building water saving devices or whole-of-property greening.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Resource Recovery icon

Resource Recovery

Reduce waste and recover resources with innovative technologies and reusable products.

Commercial green waste diversion

Commercial green waste diversion

50% up to $5,000
Commercial rapid composter, dehydrator or similar system to divert green waste from landfill.
Pre-approval required including statement affirming landfill avoidance strategy.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Food Organics Collection

Food Organics Collection

Up to $4000

Six-months expenses for contracting a food organics collection service.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Reusable Delivery Transport Containers Services

Reusable Delivery Transport Containers Services

50% up to $500

Services that deliver back-of-house supplies in reusable containers to your business.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Initial Purchase of Reusable Delivery Transport Containers

Initial Purchase of Reusable Delivery Transport Containers

50% up to $10,000

Initial purchase of reusable transport containers between supplier and business.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Indoor sorting bins and hard waste collection

Indoor sorting bins

50% up to $5,000

Purchase of indoor sorting bin (e.g. recycling, organics) and educational signage and a one-off hard waste collection to remove unwanted items and increase storage space for resource recovery systems.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate smart buildings

75% up to $10,000

Build a business case for innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of the following:

  • Whole-of-building: electrification, resource recovery systems, active transport and EV charging, and/or water saving devices
  • Whole-of-property greening
  • Meter board upgrades for electrification
  • Shared solar. Minimum 25% shared to individual tenants, not common areas.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Smart Buildings Implementation

50% up to $40,000

For project management and implementation of innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of meter board upgrades for electrification, whole-of-building electrification, shared solar (sharing of solar electricity between tenants, >20 kW), whole-of-building resource recovery systems, whole-of-building active transport and EV Charging, whole-of-building water saving devices or whole-of-property greening.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Active Transport icon

Active Transport

Get active and save on e-bikes, cargo bikes and more.

Active Transportation

Active Transportation

Get active and save on e-bikes, cargo bikes and more.

20% up to $800

e-bike for commuting purposes.

20% up to $1,000

e-bike conversion kit.

20% up to $1,000

Cargo bike.

20% up to $200

Bike parking racks.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate smart buildings

75% up to $10,000

Build a business case for innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of the following:

  • Whole-of-building: electrification, resource recovery systems, active transport and EV charging, and/or water saving devices
  • Whole-of-property greening
  • Meter board upgrades for electrification
  • Shared solar. Minimum 25% shared to individual tenants, not common areas.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Smart Buildings Implementation

50% up to $40,000

For project management and implementation of innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of meter board upgrades for electrification, whole-of-building electrification, shared solar (sharing of solar electricity between tenants, >20 kW), whole-of-building resource recovery systems, whole-of-building active transport and EV Charging, whole-of-building water saving devices or whole-of-property greening.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Ready icon

Climate Ready

Ready your property for the changing climate and save on insulation, shading, water tanks and more.

Thermal efficient window or door

Thermal efficient window or door

50% up to $3,500

Replacement of external single glazed windows or doors with thermally efficient windows or doors.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Shading devices

Shading devices

50% up to $2,000

Purchase and install fixed outdoor shading devices for shading glazing.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate smart buildings

75% up to $10,000

Build a business case for innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of the following:

  • Whole-of-building: electrification, resource recovery systems, active transport and EV charging, and/or water saving devices
  • Whole-of-property greening
  • Meter board upgrades for electrification
  • Shared solar. Minimum 25% shared to individual tenants, not common areas.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Insulation

Insulation

50% up to $2,000

Purchase and installation of insulation in an uninsulated ceiling space, under floor space or wall.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Rainwater Tanks

50% up to $500

For a rainwater tank larger than 2,000 L, plumbed to an appliance or fixture for private use.

50% up to $5,000

For a rainwater tank larger than 10,000 L plumbed into common areas or multiple premises.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Smart Buildings Implementation

50% up to $40,000

For project management and implementation of innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of meter board upgrades for electrification, whole-of-building electrification, shared solar (sharing of solar electricity between tenants, >20 kW), whole-of-building resource recovery systems, whole-of-building active transport and EV Charging, whole-of-building water saving devices or whole-of-property greening.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Greening icon

Greening

Green your property with money back on trees and native plants and living building features.

Living buildings

Living buildings

50% up to $5,000

Consultant service fees related to the design and installation of green wall or green roof features on the property.
Maintenance plan must be provided.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Trees and native plants

Trees and native plants

Up to $100

Purchase of selected* established mature trees or up to 10 tube stock to be planted on private property from a dedicated native nursery such as Provenance Indigenous Plants (Salisbury Park) or State Flora Nursery (Belair).

*See Council’s approved plant list.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate smart buildings

75% up to $10,000

Build a business case for innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of the following:

  • Whole-of-building: electrification, resource recovery systems, active transport and EV charging, and/or water saving devices
  • Whole-of-property greening
  • Meter board upgrades for electrification
  • Shared solar. Minimum 25% shared to individual tenants, not common areas.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Smart Buildings Implementation

50% up to $40,000

For project management and implementation of innovative, whole-building approaches that include two or more of meter board upgrades for electrification, whole-of-building electrification, shared solar (sharing of solar electricity between tenants, >20 kW), whole-of-building resource recovery systems, whole-of-building active transport and EV Charging, whole-of-building water saving devices or whole-of-property greening.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Smart and Green Energy icon

Smart and Green Energy

Use your energy efficiently and create renewable electricity with money back on solar and energy smart technologies and appliances.

Appliance Electrification

Appliance electrification

50% up to $10,000
Replacement of gas or wood burning appliance with electric or solar powered (e.g. hot water).

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Solar PV

Not-for-Profit Solar PV

*Only available to non-profit community and sporting organisations.

20% up to $1,000
Solar PV system (1.5 kW to <10 kW)
20% up to $2,500
Solar PV system (10 kW to <20 kW)
20% up to $5,000
Solar PV system (>20 kW)

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Energy Storage

Energy Storage

50% up to $2,000
Battery energy storage

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Switchboard upgrades

Switchboard upgrades

50% up to $5,000

Switchboard upgrades to support electrification, solar and/or battery installation, or EV charging.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

50% up to $250
Electric bicycle charging station

50% up to $1,000
Electric vehicle one way charging station (7 kW to <50 kW)

25% up to $2,000
Electric vehicle ‘smart’* charging station (7 kW to < 50 kW)

* Smart stations include those with demand management capabilities or two-way charging capabilities

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Resource Recovery icon

Resource Recovery

Reduce waste and recover resources with innovative technologies and reusable products.

Commercial green waste diversion

Commercial green waste diversion

50% up to $5,000
Commercial rapid composter, dehydrator or similar system to divert green waste from landfill.
Pre-approval required including statement affirming landfill avoidance strategy.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Food Organics Collection

Food Organics Collection

Up to $4000

Six-months expenses for contracting a food organics collection service.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Reusable Delivery Transport Containers Services

Reusable Delivery Transport Containers Services

50% up to $500

Services that deliver back-of-house supplies in reusable containers to your business.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Initial Purchase of Reusable Delivery Transport Containers

Initial Purchase of Reusable Delivery Transport Containers

50% up to $10,000

Initial purchase of reusable transport containers between supplier and business.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Indoor sorting bins

Indoor sorting bins

50% up to $5,000

Purchase of indoor sorting bin (e.g. recycling, organics) and educational signage and a one-off hard waste collection to remove unwanted items and increase storage space for resource recovery systems.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Active Transport icon

Active Transport

Get active and save on e-bikes, cargo bikes and more.

Active Transportation

Active Transportation

20% up to $800

e-bike for commuting purposes.

20% up to $1,000

e-bike conversion kit.

20% up to $1,000

Cargo bike.

20% up to $200

Bike parking racks.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Climate Ready icon

Climate Ready

Ready your property for the changing climate and save on insulation, shading, water tanks and more.

Thermal efficient window or door

Thermal efficient window or door

50% up to $3,500

Replacement of external single glazed windows or doors with thermally efficient windows or doors.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Shading devices

Shading devices

50% up to $2,000

Purchase and install fixed outdoor shading devices for shading glazing.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Insulation

Insulation

50% up to $2,000

Purchase and installation of insulation in an uninsulated ceiling space, under floor space or wall.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Rainwater Tanks

50% up to $500

For a rainwater tank larger than 2,000 L, plumbed to an appliance or fixture for private use.

50% up to $5,000

For a rainwater tank larger than 10,000 L plumbed into common areas or multiple premises.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Greening icon

Greening

Green your property with money back on trees and native plants and living building features.

Living buildings

Living buildings

50% up to $5,000

Consultant service fees related to the design and installation of green wall or green roof features on the property.
Maintenance plan must be provided.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

Trees and native plants

Trees and native plants

Up to $100

Purchase of selected* established mature trees or up to 10 tube stock to be planted on private property from a dedicated native nursery such as Provenance Indigenous Plants (Salisbury Park) or State Flora Nursery (Belair).

*See Council’s approved plant list.

View terms and conditions

Apply now

How to apply

Before you apply, check the guidelines and terms and conditions to make sure your project is eligible.

You can preview the application form and apply on our SmartyGrants portal.

APPLY FOR AN SUSTAINABILITY INCENTIVE


Guidelines and terms and conditions


Case studies

See how our community has embraced sustainable practices and reduced carbon emissions in their homes and businesses.

Lounders Boat Shed Café

Andrew made the switch to solar power and electric appliances, reducing energy costs for his business by 40%.

Peter, Resident

Peter’s journey to a fossil-free home includes solar panels, a battery, and LED lighting. Since going solar, he hasn’t paid a cent for electricity.

Evergreen Deli

Callum and his team are committed to low-waste living, from reusable products to innovative systems like juice on tap, eliminating unnecessary glass waste and investing in eco-friendly appliances.

Café Troppo

With Alex leading the charge, Café Troppo has been transforming food waste into compost and cutting out plastic. Their zero-waste approach is part of a strong commitment to sustainable practices.

Daniel, Resident

As a city resident and sustainability advocate at Arup, Daniel integrates eco-friendly choices at home and work.

Need more information?

For more information about the Sustainability Incentives Scheme, please contact us: