Government Solar Rebates Reduced! (Is Solar Still Worth It?)

Book your free energy audit 👉🏻 https://go.sourceenergygroup.com.au/ In this new episode, Jason and Cam sit down with Ellen to break down what’s actually happening with the government’s solar and battery rebates, why they’re being reduced, and whether homeowners should be worried. They unpack the new tiered rebate structure, explain how 0% interest plans and bill‑relief measures offset reductions, and answer the big question: does solar still make financial sense in 2026? ◼️ Why Rebates Are Dropping And What It Really Means ◼️ How The New Tiered Battery Rebate Works ◼️ Is Solar Still Worth It With Rising Supply Charges? Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:34 What Happens When Funding Changes 00:00:44 Are Solar & Battery Rebates Ending? 00:01:23 Why The Budget Was Reduced 00:02:41 Big Bulky Battery Installs 00:02:43 Rebate Reduction Timeline 00:03:10 New Tiered Battery Rebate Explained 00:03:36 Large Battery Owners Still Eligible 00:04:32 Solar Rebate Annual Reduction 00:04:59 Combined Solar + Battery Rebates 00:05:13 How Rebates Actually Work 00:06:32 Installer Claims & STC Rules 00:06:42 Confusion: $0 Upfront Vs Rebate 00:07:57 Bill Relief Measures After Rebate Drops 00:08:55 Why Bills Change: Usage Vs Dollar Value 00:09:45 Government Bill Credits & Hidden Costs 00:10:25 Usage Down, Bills Up Example 00:10:34 What Happens If Government Changes 00:11:14 Why Solar Still Makes Financial Sense 00:11:36 Rebate Vs Feed‑In Tariff Confusion 00:12:19 Export Rates Dropping To 2 Cents 00:12:38 Early Adopters Losing 44c Tariff Soon 00:13:04 Why Upsizing Now Makes More Sense 00:13:35 Supply Charge Increases 00:14:24 Daily Supply Vs Usage Charge Changes 00:15:23 Why Customers Must Shop Around 00:15:53 Insurance Replacements & Tariff Confusion 00:16:46 Human Nature: Want Vs Need 00:17:26 Solar “Scam” Misconceptions 00:17:46 Federal Vs State Rebates 00:18:39 Federal Rebate Reductions Until 2030 00:19:25 Underselling Batteries Under New Rules 00:19:51 Why The New Rebate Model Is A Double‑Edged Sword 00:20:41 Grid‑Tied Vs Off‑Grid Systems 00:21:12 Off‑Grid Eligibility For Rebates 00:22:48 Off‑Grid Equipment Requirements 00:23:10 Rural Properties & Export Limitations 00:24:05 When Should Homeowners Act? 00:24:23 Why Waiting Costs More Follow Source Energy Group: Instagram:   / sourceenergygroup.solar   Facebook:   / sourceenergygroup.solar   TikTok:   / sourceenergygroup   LinkedIn:   / 123473935