Joint media release: Reliable renewables a step closer for ACT apartment residents

Andrew Barr, ACT Chief Minister

The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy

The Albanese and Barr Governments are delivering reliable, renewable energy to more Canberrans, with a $3.6 million initiative hitting a new milestone.

The Solar for Apartments Program is making cheaper, cleaner solar energy accessible to those who have previously missed out on the benefits of renewables. 

From today, body corporates in the ACT will be able to request quotes on rooftop solar installations from eligible vendors on the Brighte Marketplace via the Solar for Apartments Program.

More than 2,100 households will benefit, which could provide a 35 per cent reduction in energy bills for locals living in apartments.

Body corporates can apply for up to $100,000 for rooftop solar, with half as a Commonwealth grant or rebate, and half as an interest free loan.

The Solar for Apartments Program is co-funded up under the Community Solar Banks initiative of the Australian Government and the ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme.

Brighte is the exclusive finance and administration provider of the ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme. To date there has been over 22,000 applications for the Sustainable Household Scheme.

This investment will help boost more affordable, reliable energy, as we harness some of the world’s best renewable resources.

For more information on the Solar for Apartments program and to apply visit  https://brighte.com.au/act-sustainable-household-scheme/solar-for-apartments 

To search for eligible vendors on the Brighte Marketplace visit http://www.brighte.com.au/act-sustainable-household-scheme/solar-for-apartments

Quotes attributable to Chief Minister and Minister for Climate Action, Andrew Barr:

“As well as allowing more Canberrans living in apartment complexes to enjoy cheaper, cleaner energy, the Solar for Apartments Program also supports our commitment to transitioning to a cleaner and more reliable energy mix.

“This program supports the ACT Government’s commitment to being a global leader in climate action and reducing emissions to net zero by 2045.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen:

“We want all Canberrans to have access to cheaper, cleaner, reliable renewables - our Solar for Apartments Program is doing just that.

“This will lower energy bills for those living in apartments that traditionally haven’t been able to access the cost savings of renewables - meanwhile Peter Dutton is more focussed on risky reactors than cost-of-living."

Quotes attributable to Brighte Founder and CEO Katherine McConnell:

“Brighte is proud to continue supporting the ACT Government’s nation-leading programs by extending finance to apartments, making sustainability more inclusive, affordable, and accessible to everyone.

Together, we’re turning apartment rooftops into power stations and empowering communities to take control of their energy future.”