By Olivia Condous
Melton locals are being encouraged to make the switch to solar this year through the government’s Solar Homes Program.
Local member for Melton Steve McGhie has urged Melton residents to take advantage of the government rebates in order to save money on their energy bills.
“Hard-working Victorians want to save on their energy bills and the Victorian Government is helping them do that, putting money back into their own pockets through the Solar Homes Program,” Mr McGhie said.
The $1.6 billion program provides eligible Victorians with the opportunity to take up a $1400 rooftop solar panel rebate, $3500 solar battery rebate or solar hot water rebate of up to $1000, to reduce upfront installation costs.
Mr McGhie said a number of homes within the Melton electorate had already taken up the government offer and those who made the switch to solar saved up to $1073 per year on energy bills.
He said the solar rebate program also benefited the broader Victorian community with the creation of 5500 jobs.
“Victorians continue to embrace renewable energy, they know solar is good for jobs, it’s good for the environment and it’s good for bringing down power bills,” Mr McGhie said.
The program also serves the government’s goal to reduce carbon emissions in the next 30 years.
“We have made it our goal to halve emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions in Victoria by 2050, residential solar is a key part of delivering that goal,” Mr McGhie said.
