Thinking about solar or a battery for your home but put off by the cost or confused by the process? You’re not alone. Many local families have told their councils they want to lower their energy bills, but they’re unsure where to start or who to trust.
So, City of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie City Council and Maitland City Council joined forces to make solar and batteries simple, affordable and stress-free with Solar Neighbourhoods, a new council-backed community program.
The councils have done the hard work for you: carefully selecting brands and products, negotiating exclusive savings, and creating clear package options so you can focus on what matters – making your home more comfortable and your power bills smaller.
After an extensive tender and due diligence process, 1KOMMA5˚was selected to deliver Solar Neighbourhoods, supported by a network of trusted Hunter tradies. 1KOMMA5˚ are a national company, so you get the backing of a large organisation, but you deal with a local team for the site visit, install and post-installation check-ups.
When you register for Solar Neighbourhoods, you get:
- An exclusive $1,250 rebate for residents of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland
- Seamless access to the Australian Government’s battery rebate scheme
- Pre-selected solar and battery packages vetted for quality and value
- Market-leading warranties (25 years on solar panels, 10 years on batteries, 30 years workmanship)
- Post-installation check-ups and ongoing support
- Flexible payment options so you can pay upfront, or as you go with the savings from your new system.
With more pressure than ever on the family budget, and power bills on the rise, more and more people are looking to take control of their energy usage. Did you know that Aussie homes are more likely to have solar than a backyard pool, and that over 1,000 batteries are currently being installed every day?
If you’d like more information and to explore whether solar and batteries are right for your home, come along to one of Solar & Batteries 101 events this October:
- Maitland: Tuesday 14 October at the East Maitland Library. 3 Garnett Road, East Maitland.
- Lake Macquarie: Wednesday 15 October at the Windale Hub, bilyabayi. 20 Lake Street, Windale.
- Newcastle: Thursday 16 October at the Council Administration Centre Level 1, 12 Stewart Avenue, Newcastle West
- Online Webinar: Wednesday 22 October. Tune in from home.
You’ll have the chance to learn how the program works, see what savings are available, and have your questions answered by the experts.
Solar Neighbourhoods makes solar and batteries simple. Backed by your local council, there’s never been a better time to join your neighbours and power your home with the sun.
Find our more and register at: Solar Neighbourhoods.