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Get StartedBattery Energy Storage Systems.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can now be incentivised under some national and state schemes to either offset a property’s load, or discharge power back to the grid to reduce peak demand.
The national Cheaper Home Batteries Program launched in 2025 to help Australian’s offset the cost of a new battery install, and in 2026 a raft of new BESS incentives were announced in NSW under the PDRS – encompassing residential, commercial and industrial systems. Home and small business batteries connected to an eligible virtual power plant (VPP) in SA and NSW can also claim a rebate.
NSW PDRS BESS5
Commercial & Industrial Battery Energy Storage System
The Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) incentivises large and Commercial & Industrial businesses installing large BESS assets to support heavy energy loads.
| Certificate | Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) |
| Stack with | LGCs & REGOs |
| Eligible | 200kWh – 30MWh |
| Claim | Up to 10MWh | Estimate PRC incentive > |
| Solar | Optional |
| Building types/uses | Large Commercial & C&I sites |
| Create | Post installation & audit |
| Min. co payment | Under consultation |
| Dates | 1 September 2026 + |
NSW PDRS BESS4
Small & Medium Business Battery Energy Storage System
A welcome new PDRS incentive offer for small to medium businesses looking to install medium to large-sized battery systems up to 200kWh.
| Certificate | Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) |
| Stack with | STCs (for batteries <100kWh) |
| Eligible | 20kWh – 200kWh | CEC approved BESS only |
| Claim | Up to 200kWh | Estimate PRC incentive > |
| Solar | Optional |
| Building types/uses | Small & Medium Businesses |
| Create | Post installation & audit |
| Min. co payment | $5,000 |
| Dates | 1 September 2026 + |
NSW PDRS BESS3
Apartment Battery Energy Storage System
A new, dedicated incentive designed to support multi-occupancy apartment buildings with installing a battery storage system, and helping reduce the load on the grid at peak times.
| Certificate | Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) |
| Stack with | STCs (for batteries <100kWh) |
| Eligible BESS | 20kWh – 200kWh | CEC approved only |
| Claim | Up to 200kWh | Estimate PRC incentive > |
| Solar | Optional |
| Building types/uses | Apartment buildings (min. 4 dwellings) |
| Create | Post installation & audit |
| Min. co payment | $1,000 |
| Dates | 1 September 2026 + |
Stay up to date with C&I BESS.
Get the latest C&I BESS scheme, incentive, and eligibility updates as they’re released.
NSW PDRS BESS2
Onboarding Battery Energy Storage System to a VPP
A secondary, one-off incentive rewarding customers for contracting their existing or newly installed battery to an approved Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to help support the grid during peak summer events.
| Certificate | Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) |
| Stack with | STCs & PRCs (BESS1) |
| Eligible BESS | 2kWh – 50kWh | CEC approved only |
| Claim | Up to 28kWh |
| Solar | Not required |
| Building types/uses | Residential & Small Businesses |
| Create | Post installation & audit |
| Dates | 1 November 2024 + |
NSW PDRS BESS1
Residential & Small Business Battery Energy Storage System
An incentive usually applied at point-of-sale to reduce the hardware and installation costs for new residential and small-business battery systems.
| Certificate | Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) |
| Stack with | STCs for approved sites only |
| Eligible BESS | 2kWh – 28kWh | CEC approved only |
| Claim | Up to 28kWh |
| Solar | Required |
| Building types/uses | NSW State & Local Government sites Approved exempt energy programs |
| Create | Post installation & audit |
| Dates | (Releaunced) 1 July 2026 + |
National Battery STCs
Cheaper Home Battery Program
An incentive applied at the point of sale to reduce the hardware and installation costs of new residential and small-business battery systems.
| Certificate | Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) |
| Eligible BESS | 5kWh – 100kWh | CEC approved only |
| Claim | First 50kWh | Estimate STC incentive > |
| Solar | Required |
| Building types/uses | Residential & Small Businesses |
| Create | Post installation & audit |
| Dates | 1 July 2025 – 31 December 2030 |
SA REPS VPP1
Onboarding Battery Energy Storage System to a VPP
In South Australia under the REPS program, incentives may be available to consumers who connect their battery to an eligible VPP. With low targets and limited quotas for 2026, incentives for this activity are in short supply.
| Certificate | Gigajoules (GJs) |
| Stack with | STCs |
| Eligible BESS | 2kWh + |
| Claim | Up to 28kWh | Estimate VPP1 rebate > |
| Building types | Residential & Small Businesses |
| Create | Post VPP onboarding & audit |
| Dates | 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2030 |
How You Can Capitalise on Your BESS Projects.
Reduce ROI.
Significantly reduce a system’s Capex, or provide a post installation incentive to drastically improve the BESS business case.
VPP Incentives.
VPP incentives make a battery system even more inviting with additional savings for eligible clients.
Maximise Incentive Availability.
Engage with Ecovantage directly to ensure every C&I project leverages all available incentives. Concurrently claim LGCs, STCs, ACCUs and PRCs as relevant for your project.
Incentive value based on PRC spot price of $2.50, excluding GST, processing, registration and any associated certificate fees. Spot prices fluctuate and can be updated at any time. Calculations may change at any time as regulations are updated. Ecovantage does not take responsibility for any inaccuracies in eligibility, certificate values or pricing. Values presented are to be used as estimations. Do not use these for guaranteed quotes.
The calculator assumes a Firmness Factor of 1, fixed equipment lifetime of 15 years, and a standard 6-hour summer peak demand reduction window.
Please consult your Account Manager for further details and final incentive values.
C&I Client Onboarding.
Enquiry.
Submit an enquiry and a dedicated account manager will arrange a call to discuss any questions.
Onboarding.
Onboard with Ecovantage via a streamlined online form.
Feasibility & Quoting.
Establish project feasibility and financial estimates with your dedicated account manager.
Training.
In person, online or self-paced training available to ensure your team understands all program requirements.
Installation Support.
An engineering project manager assists before, during and post installation to ensure creation risks are mitigated.
How Ecovantage Fits In.
Accredited Certificate Providers, like Ecovantage, ensure projects projects meet the scheme requirements, then generate energy savings certificates and sell them on a closed market – the value is often passed on to the end user as an upfront discount.
At Ecovantage we work directly with installation companies. We support you with a one-to-one Account Manager for direct communication for any questions and opportunities that may arise.
