The Local Energy Shift

Across Victoria, families are making significant strides toward energy independence. Power prices are rising, gas is being phased out, and the government is offering substantial incentives to help households make the switch to renewable energy.

At O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing Warrnambool, we’re helping locals across Terang, Koroit, and Warrnambool take advantage of these rebates and future-proof their homes with solar panels, battery storage, and efficient heat pump hot water systems.

October is the ideal time to get started  before summer demand spikes and rebate funds tighten.

Why “Getting Off Gas” Makes Sense

Victoria is leading the national shift away from gas. New home builds can no longer be connected to the gas network, and the State Government is encouraging existing homes to transition through rebates and efficiency programs.

By moving to all-electric, you’ll:

• Cut your energy bills significantly
• Reduce your carbon footprint
• Future-proof your home as gas prices rise
• Unlock multiple rebates for solar, batteries, and heat pumps

We’re already seeing local families replace their gas hot-water units with Emerald Energy heat pumps, pairing them with solar systems to generate and store their own clean energy.

The Victorian Rebates Explained

here’s never been more support for households ready to go renewable.

Battery Rebate – Up to $4,800

• For eligible households, adding a new battery or upgrading existing solar systems.
• Helps reduce upfront cost and maximises solar savings.

Solar Panel Rebate – Up to $1,400 + Interest-Free Loan

• Ideal for new installs or system expansions.
• Save instantly on your power bills and feed your battery with excess generation.

Hot Water Rebate – Up to $2,300

• Available for heat pump and solar hot water systems.
• Replace gas units and reduce water-heating costs by up to 70%.

Our team handles all the paperwork, from eligibility checks to final submissions, so you can focus on the savings.

Build Your Own Energy Ecosystem

The most innovative approach is to combine these technologies:

• Solar panels generate free energy from the sun.
• Battery storage holds that energy for use at night or during outages.
• Heat-pump hot water uses stored solar power instead of gas.

This setup means your home runs mostly on your own power, cutting your bills and providing backup during summer blackouts. It’s what we call a “smart energy ecosystem” designed, installed, and maintained locally by our qualified team.

Why October Is the Right Time

• Rebates are still available, but the number is limited.
• Summer is peak install season, so locking in October means faster approvals.
• You’ll start saving before the summer power-bill spike hits.
• With Terang’s gas network set to be phased out in 2026, now’s the time to plan ahead.

We’re already booking installations across Warrnambool, Terang, and surrounding towns.

Visit the Energy Hub in Terang

Our new Energy Hub showroom in Terang is where locals can see real systems in action, including solar panels, Emerald Energy heat pumps, and battery storage systems.

We’ll walk you through:

• How the rebates work
• What system suits your home
• How much can you save long-term

If you’re serious about cutting energy costs and reducing reliance on the grid, this is your first step.

Switch On Your Future

The shift to renewables isn’t coming it’s already here. October is your best window to take advantage of the Victorian rebates and get your home running smarter before summer hits.

• Save money
• Reduce emissions
• Future-proof your home

Talk to your local team at O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing Warrnambool.

 We’ll handle everything from quote to installation and make the rebate process simple.