Who We Are
Solar Savers is a local government initiative helping households and businesses to electrify everything. Initially with a focus on solar, since 2018 Solar Savers has supported the installation of over 550 solar PV systems in Victoria.
Solar Savers has recently expanded the products offered through the program to include heat pump hot water systems and split systems for heating and cooling.
By installing through Solar Savers, residents and businesses in participating Councils can reduce energy bills and future-proof against increasing energy costs, while supporting a transition to clean, renewable energy.
The program is led by the Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA) and currently has 20 participating Victorian Local Governments including:
- Banyule City Council
- Bass Coast Shire
- Bayside City Council
- Boroondara City Council
- Brimbank City Council
- Cardinia Shire Council
- Casey City Council
- Glen Eira City Council
- Hobsons Bay City Council
- Knox City Council
- Manningham City Council
- Maribyrnong City Council
- Maroondah City Council
- Merri-bek City Council
- City of Monash
- City of Port Phillip
- City of Stonnington
- Whitehorse City Council
- City of Yarra
- Yarra Ranges Council
The Solar Savers program is a local government initiative led by the Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA).
The program helps people in participating councils electrify their homes and businesses by facilitating access to quality and affordable products, which can help reduce their energy bills and environmental impact.
The program began in 2018 with a focus on solar (hence the name) and has expanded to include a broad range of products including everything from EV chargers to induction cooktops and insulation.
Currently, there are 20 local councils participating in the program, helping hundreds of residents and business transition to a cleaner energy future.
FAQs
Solar Savers is a local government initiative making electrification easy for homeowners, renters, landlords, and business owners in participating Council areas.
Quality service and installation is a key priority of the Solar Savers program. This is why we conduct a rigorous public tender process to select our partners. We assess the safety, reliability and quality of each company and the components they use.
In 2025, Solar Savers underwent an tender process to select a trusted panel of supplier. Visit our Partner Page for more info.
The Solar Savers program offers a wide range of industry-leading products and services for an all-electric future, including:
- Solar panels and inverters
- Battery storage
- Heat pump hot water systems
- Split system heating & cooling
- Electric vehicle chargers
- Induction cooktops
- Insulation
- Draught proofing
- Home energy assessments
Solar Savers is partnered with 20 local councils across Greater Melbourne and the surrounding areas. Our sister program, Goulburn Murray Solar Savers, covers a further 6 councils in the Goulburn Murray region.
- Banyule City Council
- Bass Coast Shire
- Bayside City Council
- Boroondara City Council
- Brimbank City Council
- Cardinia Shire Council
- Casey City Council
- Glen Eira City Council
- Hobsons Bay City Council
- Knox City Council
- Manningham City Council
- Maribyrnong City Council
- Maroondah City Council
- Merri-bek City Council
- City of Monash
- City of Port Phillip
- City of Stonnington
- Whitehorse City Council
- City of Yarra
- Yarra Ranges Council
Unfortunately, the Solar Savers program is only available to residents and business owners in participating council areas. We recommend you ask your local council if they have any support or programs available in your area.