Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Constituency questions
Pakenham electorate
Pakenham electorate
Emma VULIN (Pakenham) (14:33): (81) My question is for the Minister for Energy and Resources. The Andrews Labor government’s $1.3 billion Solar Homes program is charging ahead and putting power stations on the rooftops of everyday Victorians through its $1400 rebate and choice of having a $1400 interest-free loan. It does not stop there. With rebates available for solar panels for rental properties and small businesses, we are bringing all Victorians with us as we turn on renewable energy. Battery and hot-water systems are also available through Solar Homes, with many Victorians even eligible for both a hot water and a panel rebate. Minister, I know that there have been over 240,000 installations through the solar homes program. How many households in the Pakenham district have taken up this nation-leading program?