Queensland · last reviewed 4 July 2026
Heat pump hot water rebate in QLD, explained straight
The Queensland Climate Smart Energy Savers rebate, which paid $800 for most households and $1,000 for low-income households, is closed to new applications after being heavily over-subscribed. Queensland buyers now rely on federal STCs, which still come off an eligible heat pump system at the point of sale.
What Queensland buyers can claim now
- The Climate Smart Energy Savers program is closed to new applications — it reached its funding limit after more than 72,000 Queensland households took it up. Do not budget for the $800/$1,000 rebate on a new install.
- Federal STCs still apply Australia-wide and are handled by your installer as a discount at the point of sale, commonly worth several hundred dollars or more depending on the system and zone.
- Queensland periodically opens new energy programs — check the Queensland Government's energy savings pages for current offers before you buy, and ask your installer what is being applied to your quote.
What Brisbane households actually pay
- Installed systems in Queensland typically run $2,500–$5,000 before incentives, with entry systems advertised from around the low $2,000s including installation and STCs.
- Without the state rebate the upfront gap to a like-for-like electric replacement is wider than it was, but the running costs still do the work — a heat pump uses roughly 70–75% less energy for the same hot water.
Quick answers
Can I still get the $800–$1,000 Queensland rebate?
No — the Climate Smart Energy Savers program is closed to new applications after being over-subscribed. If a salesperson quotes you that rebate on a new install, ask them to show you the current program it is being claimed under.
What support is left for Queensland households?
Federal STCs, which are applied by your installer as a point-of-sale discount on an eligible heat pump hot water system. These are national and are not affected by the Queensland program closing.
Could Queensland open a new hot water rebate?
It may — state energy programs are periodically refreshed or replaced. Check the Queensland Government's energy savings pages for current offers before you commit to a purchase.
Next steps
Based on published scheme information as at 10 August 2026. Amounts vary by system, zone and eligibility, change over time, and are decided by scheme administrators — not us. Confirm final figures with an accredited installer before committing. General information, not advice.