Make the Most of the 2025 STC Rebate with Climate Green Melbourne

If you’ve been planning to go solar, now’s the time to act. The Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) rebate continues to offer significant savings on solar installations, and Climate Green Melbourne is here to ensure you receive every dollar you’re entitled to in 2025.

What Is the STC Rebate and How Does It Work?

The STC scheme is a federal initiative that helps lower the upfront cost of eligible renewable energy systems like solar PV, solar hot water, and heat pump hot water systems. When you install a qualifying system, you’re awarded STCs — certificates that carry market value and can be traded by energy companies to meet renewable energy obligations.

Most providers, including Climate Green, apply this rebate upfront as a discount on your total installation cost, so you benefit from lower prices immediately.

Who Can Benefit?

If you’re a homeowner, business, or community organisation in Victoria and are installing a system under 100 kW, you’re likely eligible — as long as your system uses Clean Energy Council (CEC)-approved products. While reverse-cycle air conditioners aren’t included under the STC program, they work perfectly alongside solar to reduce energy consumption.

Why the Rebate Decreases Annually

The STC program is being phased out and will end in 2030. The number of certificates you receive is based on your system’s estimated output until then — known as the “deeming period.” Each year, that period shrinks, and so does your rebate.

Here’s a quick look at how the rebate has changed:

Waiting even one year means a smaller rebate. Installing in 2025 locks in better returns than delaying.

Sample Rebate: 6.6 kW Solar System in Victoria (2025)

• Output: ~46.8 MWh over 6 years

• Certificates: ~47 STCs

• Value per STC: ~$38

• Total rebate: ~$1,786

We Handle the Rebate Process for You

With Climate Green, you don’t need to worry about paperwork or market trading. We:

• Calculate your eligible STCs

• Register the system with the Clean Energy Regulator

• Claim the rebate and apply it as an instant discount

This means no hassle and instant savings.

Can I Trade STCs Myself?

You can — but it’s not worth it for most. It involves registering with the Clean Energy Regulator, managing certificate creation, and finding a buyer. The rebate you get through Climate Green usually matches the market rate, minus the stress.

Can You Claim Multiple Times?

Yes — but only for new systems or upgrades. You can’t double-dip on the same installation, but adding extra panels or installing a separate system qualifies for a new STC allocation (as long as total capacity remains under 100 kW).

Combine STCs with Other Victorian Incentives

Maximise your benefits by stacking STCs with:

• Solar Victoria Rebate: Up to $1,400 off solar installations + interest-free loan

• Battery Rebate: ~$372 per kWh — around $3,720 off a 10 kWh battery

• VEU Rebates: Additional incentives for efficient heating and cooling upgrades

Pairing solar with a heat pump hot water system or energy-efficient air conditioning can dramatically reduce energy costs, especially when powered by your panels during daylight hours.

Why You Should Act Now

✅ STCs drop in value each year
✅ Market value is still strong (~$38–$40/STC)
✅ Extra state rebates available in 2025
✅ Climate Green handles all compliance and paperwork

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Switch to Solar with Confidence

As a VEU-accredited provider, Climate Green Melbourne offers complete solar, heating, and cooling solutions — all with rebate support built-in.

📞 Call now: 1300 001 690
📧 Email: info@climategreen.com.au
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