Latest news: Sustainable household scheme

The ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS) has saved Canberrans more than $46.9 million, Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced.

More than 20,000 Canberra households have applied to participate in the Sustainable Household Scheme since 2021.

13,000 homes have taken up the ACT Government’s sustainable household scheme, borrowing around $170 million in interest-free loans.

Ceiling insulation has been added to the list of eligible items covered by the ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS).

The ACT Government has committed an extra $50 million to the Sustainable Household Scheme, Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced.

An architecturally designed, energy-efficient, and stylish home owned by Richard and Lucy Ings, Blackburn House exudes its own personality – from the thriving lemon tree, to the modern yet unique interiors, and radiating warmth from the streaming sunlight.

Turns out, Canberrans might be ‘greenies’ after all. The ACT has scored the top spot in almost every category in the latest PropTrack Energy Efficient Housing Report exploring energy efficient homes across Australia.

Not-for-profit community groups in the ACT can now apply for zero interest loans for up to $15,000 through the Sustainable Household Scheme.