Considering a home battery?

Published on 12 February 2026

Still considering whether to install a home battery, add solar panels, upgrade your split‑system heating and cooling, improve your insulation, or simply understand how thermally efficient your home really is? Making decisions about energy efficiency can feel overwhelming, especially with so many products, installers and options on the market.

The Rural City of Wangaratta is proud to be a participating council in the Goulburn Murray Solar Savers program, an initiative designed to make the transition to clean, efficient energy as simple and accessible as possible for local households and businesses. By being part of the program, residents and business owners can access a trusted and supportive service that takes much of the guesswork out of upgrading your property.

Some benefits of Solar Savers:

Competitive, pre‑negotiated pricing

The program offers access to quality solar and energy‑efficient products at rates that have been agreed through the program committee and assessed to ensure good value. This means you’re not left comparing dozens of quotes or trying to work out what’s fair as the groundwork has already been done for you.

Access to independent, unbiased advice

Solar Savers provides support that is completely independent from installers or salespeople. You might be just trying to understand your home’s energy performance or want to compare options for batteries or heat pumps, or just figure out what size solar system suits your needs. You can get in contact with someone from Solar Savers at any stage for completely independent advice, with no obligation to go ahead with an install.

Fully vetted and trusted installers

All installers included in the Goulburn Murray Solar Savers panel have undergone screening for quality, compliance, and customer service. This means you can feel confident that anyone working on your property meets strong industry standards and has a track record of reliable work standard. Random audits are also completed on 5% of all installs, giving you peace of mind for quality control.

The program is a very helpful starting point if you’ve been considering purchasing energy efficiency products for your home, but haven’t been confident with where to start. It’s a practical way to explore energy‑efficient upgrades with confidence, clarity, and support every step of the way.

Goulburn Murray Solar Savers website