The Cheaper Home Batteries Rebate is a Game-Changer for Australian Businesses

Let’s clear something up: the “Cheaper Home Batteries” rebate might sound like it’s just for homeowners, but it’s not. Businesses across New South Wales are eligible too, and many don’t even know it.

Right now, commercial electricity prices are on an unstoppable upward trend. CFOS can tell staff to ‘turn off the lights’ or ‘cut back on the AC’,  but let’s be real, that line item on the P&L just keeps growing.

Here’s where things get interesting.

Under this rebate, businesses can install batteries up to 100 kw in size, with the first 50 kw eligible for a government refund. 

That’s an $18,000 saving on our Ampaura PowerPlant system straight off the bat. And if you opt for a battery under $20,000? You might also qualify for the instant asset write-off, which is a bonus, which is particularly as EOFY approaches.

Even better, many businesses have multiple NMI’s (National Meter Identifiers) under one roof. That means: one building, five meters, five separate rebate claims. It’s a little-known but powerful loophole that can significantly cut your upfront investment.

So why aren’t more businesses jumping on this?

Because too often, the battery conversation has been framed around residential use. At Ampaura, we’re flipping that script. Our MIDI battery is perfect for smaller-scale commercial operations, while the PowerPlant is designed to deliver real savings — and in some cases, even cost-neutral or credit-positive outcomes for larger businesses.

If your business operates around the clock, with power used by commercial kitchens, retail with refrigeration, warehouses with 24/7 HVAC or server rooms, batteries make even more sense. 

The ability to shift to self-consumption mode and manage peak loads is no longer a luxury. It’s a strategic advantage.

This isn’t just a sustainability play. It’s a smart business move.

Make a one-off capital investment now, and you’re not only locking in long-term savings - you’re also making a statement: we’re a future-forward business that invests in stability, resilience, and energy independence.

If you want to explore how Ampaura can help reduce your commercial energy spend and take advantage of these incentives while they last, let’s talk.

Because when it comes to powering your business, there’s never been a better time to take control.