Hot Water Rebate
Swap your old gas or electric hot water for a heat pump, with up to $2,400 in government rebates and incentives taken off the price.
The heat pump unit, for our first 50 customers. On top of the rebate, while stock lasts, for quotes accepted by 15 December 2026. A First Choice offer, separate from the government rebates.
Before and after
Same wall, same spot. An old gas storage unit out, an Aqua Plus All in One heat pump in. No gas connection required. This electric heat pump uses heat from the surrounding air to warm the water in the tank.
Gas storage hot water. Uses gas to keep a full tank of water hot all day.
Aqua Plus heat pump. Electric, with a built in booster for cold snaps and busy mornings.
What you would actually pay
We supply and install most hot water heat pumps on the market. Pricing varies with the brand, the model and what your installation needs. Here is our current quote for one popular system, worked through line by line.
| Total including GST | $3,674 |
| VEEC and STC incentives, indicative | −$1,000 |
| Solar Victoria rebate, subject to eligibility and approval | −$1,000 |
| First Choice offer, $200 off the unit (first 50 customers) | −$200 |
| Estimated amount you pay | $1,474 |
A current First Choice quote, shown as an example. The $200 offer comes off the supply price of the heat pump unit, for the first 50 customers who accept a quote by 15 December 2026, while stock lasts. Your price will differ with the system you choose and what your installation involves. Rebate amounts depend on your eligibility and on certificate prices at the time of quoting. We will show you your own version of this table on your quote.
About the Aqua Plus All in One
A single unit with the heat pump built into the top of the tank. It comes in 200 L and 270 L sizes, and it is eligible for STC incentives.
Rated at 43 decibels, designed for quiet running.
Keeps working on Melbourne's coldest mornings, with fast defrosting built in.
Built in electric booster for cold snaps and high demand, up to 75°C in booster mode.
Natural refrigerant with a low global warming potential.
Foam insulation around an enamelled steel tank keeps the heat in.
Manufacturer's warranty. Conditions apply, ask us for details.
Specifications from the HSA Group Aqua Plus All in One product brochure. Not sure the Aqua Plus is the right fit? We install most heat pump brands and will recommend the size and model that suits your household.
Four steps, and step one is ours
This rebate can only be claimed through a Solar Victoria authorised retailer, and it takes a few steps. We are an authorised retailer, so we get it started. You complete your own application, which is how the program requires it.
We upload your quotation to Solar Victoria.
Solar Victoria emails you a link to complete your application and upload your eligibility documents.
Once you are approved, Solar Victoria sends you a QR code.
On installation day our team scans the QR code before work begins, and the approved rebate comes off your final total.
Once approved, your Solar Victoria rebate is deducted from your invoice, so you only pay the remaining balance.
Would the rebate apply to you?
The VEEC and STC incentives apply to most households. The Solar Victoria rebate has a few more rules. You are likely eligible if:
- You own and live in the home, and it is an existing property
- The hot water system being replaced is at least 3 years old
- The combined taxable income of all owners is under $150,000 a year
- The property is valued under $3 million
- The address has not already had a Solar Victoria hot water or solar battery rebate
Builders: the Solar Victoria rebate is for replacing a system in an existing home, so it suits your renovation and upgrade clients rather than new builds. Not sure about any of these? Ask us before you commit.
Find out what you could save
Tell us about your current hot water system and household needs. We will recommend a suitable heat pump and provide a clear quote showing the available rebates, discounts and your estimated out-of-pocket cost.
Prefer to talk? Call 1300 139 177 and ask for a hot water quote.
First Choice Heating and Cooling, ABN 57 590 639 170. An authorised hot water retailer participating in the Victorian Government's Solar Homes Program. ARC certified. Master Plumbers Australia member.
Quoted figures are an example only and were current at the time of writing. Rebate eligibility, amounts and program rules are set by the Victorian and Australian governments and can change. VEEC and STC values vary with the system chosen and certificate prices on the day. The Solar Victoria rebate is subject to eligibility and approval.