Residential Energy Upgrade Grant 25/26

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Residential Energy Upgrade Grant 25/26

Program Overview

Residential Energy Upgrade Grants support owners of existing residential buildings within the City of Perth to undertake upgrades that will improve environmental performance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance climate resilience.

Grants are available for projects in residential strata-titled buildings; and for student, aged and supported accommodation. Projects must relate to common areas or provide communal benefit for residential occupants.

Types of Projects Supported

Upgrades may include one or more of the following:

  • Energy efficiency: upgrades to lighting, hot water system, pumps and motors, lifts, air conditioning and ventilation, and including building tuning.
  • Electrification: replacement of gas hot water systems, space heating and cooking appliances with an energy efficient electric alternative; electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
  • Renewables: installation of solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage.
  • Embedded networks and smart meters: are an allowable project cost where part of a larger energy efficiency / electrification / renewable energy project.
  • Energy calculations: Contractor’s quotations may include costs for time taken to calculate projected energy savings of upgrade project(s). Projected energy savings will be a key component guiding assessment and approval of a grant under this program.

Types of Projects Not Supported

  • Upgrades for individual dwellings (which do not provide a communal benefit)
  • Upgrades that do not contribute to a reduction in energy consumption and emissions i.e. like for like replacement.
  • Replacements with gas as the primary fuel source (no new gas).
  • Administration and management costs by strata managing company, body corporate, building manager or agent.

Funding Available

The Residential Energy Upgrade Grant operates in three funding streams, with matched funding provided by the City.

Stream A

Stream B

Stream C

Stream A attracts a matched funding contribution from the City up to a maximum of $20,000.

Stream B attracts a matched funding contribution from the City up to a maximum of $10,000.

Stream C attracts a matched funding contribution from the City up to a maximum of $5,000.

For projects in residential buildings with a minimum of twenty dwellings.

For projects in residential buildings with a minimum of ten dwellings.

For projects in residential buildings with a minimum of four dwellings.

 

Matched Funding

The City can provide matched funding up to 50% of the total project cost with the maximum grant value of $20,000 and the remaining amount matched by the applicant.

No. of Dwellings

Funding Stream

City of Perth contribution

Applicant matched contribution

Total project cost

20+

Stream A

$10,000 - $20,000

$10,000 - $20,000

$20,000 - $40,000+

10+

Stream B

$5,000 - $10,000

$5,000 - $10,000

$10,000 - $20,000+

4-19

Stream C

$3,000 - $5,000

$3,000 - $5,000

$6,000 - $10,000+

Key Dates

The City will accept applications for Residential Energy Upgrade Grants at any time, however decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis in line with budget and strategic priorities.

Residential Energy Upgrade Grants operate as exhaustive funding - where grants are allocated on an ongoing basis, provided the application meets the eligibility criteria and minimum standard in addressing the assessment criteria, until the budgeted funding is exhausted.

Applications open 1 July 2025
Application close 31 April 2026, or earlier if funds exhausted

 

Allow up to 8 weeks to be notified of a decision.

Approved projects must be completed within 12 months of decision.

Before You Begin

To make your application process simple, we recommend having the following documents available:

Program guidelines

  • Read over the guidelines and make sure you understand all requirements of the program. Guidelines are available for download on the City's Sponsorship & Grants page.

Required Documentation

  1. Evidence of financial viability through a recent bank statement or annual statement.
  2. Minimum of two recent ‘before photographs’ of the project location.
  3. Minimum of one quote from qualified contractors and / or suppliers to carry out the works.
  4. A minimum of two utility bills (for each relevant utility) from within the last twelve months.
  5. Completion of the provided Energy Data Sheet.
  6. A letter from the Body Corporate / Property Owner which confirms prior approval for the project.
  7. Documentation authorising Strata Manager or Agent to act on behalf of Owners (if applicable).
  8. Successful applicants that operate as a trust will be required to provide a copy of the trust prior to execution of a funding agreement.

Feedback

  • A Sponsorship Officer is available to provide feedback and answer any questions you may have about the application process prior to submitting.