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Thanks for your patience over the next few weeks while we clean up fallen trees after the recent storms. Find out more about free storm related waste drop offs at the Knox Transfer Station and extra bin collections.

Solar Savers Program

Knox City Council has joined with Solar Savers, a local government initiative that makes solar easy and affordable for homeowners, renters and businesses.

The Solar Savers bulk-buy program can help you:

  • reduce your energy bills
  • future-proof your home or premises against rising energy costs
  • reduce your carbon footprint
  • invest in the value of your premises

Free Solar Savers information session

Discover how the Solar Savers Program can help you reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint. The Solar Savers team and eko energy will be available to answer all your questions.

  • Wednesday 6 March 2024
  • 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
  • Knox Civic Centre - 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South.

Book now

For residential homes

The Solar Savers team can:

  • check if solar is suitable for your home
  • estimate how much solar energy will reduce your bills
  • give you a quote
  • install a quality solar system on your home.

Additional support is available for pension and low-income households.

For further information or to register, visit the Solar Savers website, or call them on 1300 548 598.

For rental properties

Installing solar on rental properties will benefit both the renters and landlords. Renters can save on their energy bills and access clean energy. Landlords can invest in the value of their rental property, and support renter retention.

The Solar Savers team can:

  • provide free advice to landlords and tenants about installing solar on rental properties
  • check if you are eligible for government rebates
  • provide a quote and cost-saving estimates for bills
  • connect you with a trustworthy installer when both renters and landlords agree to install solar savers.

Find out more about solar for rentals on the Solar Savers website.

Solar rebates for rental properties

Through State Government’s Solar Homes Program, eligible landlords can access:

  • a rebate of up to $1,400 for installation of solar panels
  • apply for an interest-free loan of up to $1,400.

Find out more about solar for rentals on the Solar Savers website.

Solar for businesses

Get free advice on a solar system to suit your business size and needs from the Solar Savers team.

The Solar Savers team can help you

  • recommend a quality solar system for your business at a fair price
  • check if your business is eligible for government rebates
  • provide a quote and estimate cost savings on your energy bills
  • connect you with a trusted installer

Solar rebates for businesses

Eligible small business owners can apply for rebates of up to $3,500 through the Victorian Government Solar for Business Program. This initiative is designed to help small business owners by reducing the up-front costs of installing solar.

How solar energy works

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Or call our Customer Service team on 9298 8000.

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