Queensland's Climate Smart Energy Savers rebate has ended: the government called it closed in April 2024. Purchases and installations had to be done by 4 December 2023, so a heat pump bought today doesn't qualify.
What the rebate used to pay
The program gave $300–$1,000 cash back on energy-efficient appliances, hot water systems included. If you see those amounts quoted as current, the page is out of date. If an installer's quote takes a "Queensland rebate" off the price, ask them to name the program in writing.
What still lowers the price
The federal Small-scale Technology Certificate discount still applies to eligible heat pump and solar systems. Your installer's quoted price already includes the federal STC discount, so it isn't something you claim separately. That's also why comparing installed prices, not unit prices, matters: how to read a hot water quote covers what should be on the page.
Before you accept a quote
- Ask the installer to confirm the STC discount is shown on the quote.
- Be cautious of any quote that takes off a Queensland state rebate.
- Compare at least two written quotes from licensed plumbers, and check the licence on the QBCC register.
For typical installed prices, see the replacement cost guide, or put your own options into the calculator. Moving interstate? The state-by-state rebate list shows what's open elsewhere.