Maximize Savings and Sustainability with the Queensland Climate Smart Energy Savers Rebate

Update checked 7 October 2026: the Queensland Climate Smart Energy Savers rebate is closed. This article describes the former program and is not an invitation to apply. The Queensland Government confirmed its closure and finalisation in April 2024.

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Understanding the Climate Smart Energy Savers Rebate

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The former Climate Smart Energy Savers program helped eligible Queensland households replace appliances with more efficient options. It covered specified appliances with at least a 4-star energy rating, plus eligible solar and heat-pump hot water systems. The information below is historical.

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Two Former Rebate Categories

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The closed program had standard and low-income rebate categories:

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1. Standard Rebate: Previously available to households meeting the program's eligibility rules.

2. Low-Income Rebate: Previously offered a higher amount where the relevant income test was met.

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The former payment depended on the eligible appliance and the relevant income test. These historical amounts are not an offer for a new purchase or installation.

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Important Historical Dates and Conditions

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• The program opened on 4 September 2023. The government set 4 December 2023 as the deadline for eligible purchases and installations, with applications required within 30 days. Those dates have passed.
• The former rules limited assistance to one eligible appliance and imposed limits relating to the applicant, their spouse and the residential premises. Assistance was capped by the eligible purchase and installation cost.
• The former funding allocation is no longer available for new hot water upgrades. Do not rely on the number of rebates advertised while the program was open.
• Where installation work required a licence, the former program required that work to be completed by an appropriately licensed contractor. Applicants also needed evidence of the appliance and installation.
• The scheme supported replacement appliances at an applicant's principal residence. It did not provide a general incentive for buying appliances for a new home.
• The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) administered the former program's applications and payments.

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Former Eligibility and Appliance Requirements

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Eligible appliance categories included specified washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators and air conditioners, plus solar and heat-pump hot water systems. The former scheme's 2023 regulation set the detailed requirements; these should not be used to assess a new installation under a different program.

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Former Standard and Low-Income Criteria

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The historical standard eligibility checks included:

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• The applicant had to be an adult.
• The applicant had to occupy the relevant Queensland residential premises as their principal residence.
• The eligible replacement appliance had to be bought and installed during the program's active period while the applicant occupied the premises.
• Restrictions applied to other government funding, with an exception for federal SRES support for eligible solar and heat-pump hot water systems.
• Applications had to meet the former 30-day timing requirement after purchase and installation.

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The higher historical rebate also depended on the relevant income earner's taxable income and supporting evidence:

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The former low-income threshold was taxable income of $66,667 or less for the relevant financial year. It is not a current household hot-water rebate threshold.

Applicants needed documentary evidence of the relevant income earner's taxable income to QRIDA's satisfaction. The former application requirements do not establish eligibility for a current program.

Where an applicant lived with a spouse, the higher of their taxable incomes was used for the historical income test.

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Energy-efficient appliances can still be worth considering, but assess your household needs and the current installed quote. Do not include this closed rebate when budgeting for a replacement.

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For current assistance, use the Queensland Government home energy savings information. Eligible solar-water-heater and air-source heat-pump installations may receive separate federal STC support; check the exact model and installation before relying on a discount.

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If you are planning a hot water upgrade, ask for a written quote that identifies any current incentive and its conditions. Confirm availability before ordering rather than relying on this historical program summary.