BooST · Boroondara Council program

Home Energy Upgrades for Boroondara Homes

BooST is Boroondara Council’s home energy upgrade program, delivered with HP Energy. Get help choosing suitable upgrades, arranging safe, quality installation and accessing ongoing support — with a subsidy of up to $2,000 for eligible households.

Visit boroondaraboost.com.au Call 1300 137 760

Ready to talk, or unsure where to start? Our team can help.

Camberwell Town Hall, home of Boroondara Council
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About BooST

What is the BooST program?

A Council-backed way to make your Boroondara home more energy efficient.

BooST is a Boroondara Council program that helps residents upgrade their homes to cleaner, more efficient energy. The program is delivered with HP Energy, so you have one team guiding you from your first question through to installation and aftercare.

Whether you’re thinking about solar panels and a battery, replacing an old gas hot water system with a heat pump, or simply making your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, BooST helps you work out which upgrades suit your home, compare products side by side, and have the work completed by qualified installers.

Eligible homeowners can receive a subsidy of up to $2,000 towards the cost. Renters can still contact us for advice.

Help with the cost

BooST Subsidy and Eligibility

Council checks your address and subsidy history before any subsidy is confirmed.

Subsidy of

Up to $2,000

per eligible household

You may be eligible if:

  • You own a home in Boroondara. Renters can still ask for advice.
  • You are a first-time BooST participant. Council checks your address and subsidy history.

The subsidy is applied after other rebates. GST and any mandatory co-payment are not covered. Subject to Council eligibility checks and available funding. An enquiry does not reserve funding.

Upgrade options

Explore Your Home Energy Upgrade Options

From generating your own power to keeping the heat in, here’s what you can explore through BooST.

Solar panels and batteries

Solar panels turn sunlight into electricity for your home during the day. Adding a battery stores the extra power so you can use it in the evening, reducing how much you draw from the grid.

Batteries for existing solar

Already have solar? A battery lets you keep surplus daytime energy instead of exporting it to the grid. We check your current system and inverter to recommend a compatible option.

Heat pump hot water

A heat pump draws warmth from the surrounding air to heat your water, using far less electricity than a conventional electric system. It’s a popular way to move off gas, and can run on your solar during the day.

Heating and cooling

Efficient reverse-cycle systems heat your home in winter and cool it in summer from a single unit — a practical alternative to gas heaters and older, less efficient air conditioners.

EV charging

A dedicated home charger charges your electric vehicle faster and more safely than a standard power point, and can be set to charge from your solar or during off-peak times.

Induction cooktops

Induction heats your cookware directly for fast, precise cooking. The cooktop surface stays cooler and is easy to clean, and it removes gas combustion from your kitchen.

Insulation

Ceiling, wall and underfloor insulation help keep heat in during winter and out during summer, so your heating and cooling don’t have to work as hard.

Draught proofing

Sealing gaps around doors, windows, vents and floorboards stops warm and cool air escaping. It’s often one of the simplest ways to make a home more comfortable.

HP Energy consultant talking through upgrade options with a homeowner in his kitchen
Not sure what to choose?

Ask about a free home energy assessment

If you’re not sure which upgrade will make the biggest difference, ask us about a separate free home energy assessment. It’s a good starting point for understanding how your home uses energy and where improvements could help most.

Every home is different — the age of the house, how it’s insulated, what appliances you use and when you use them all affect which upgrades make sense.

Ask about an assessment Call 1300 137 760
How it works

Your BooST Journey in Four Steps

From your first conversation to installation and ongoing support.

01

Start with a chat

Tell us about your home and your priorities — whether that’s lowering bills, moving off gas or making your home more comfortable.

02

Explore and compare

Get advice on suitable products and three product quotes to compare, so you can weigh up options with confidence.

03

Home assessment and your decision

After the required on-site assessment, we’ll provide your final quote and explain the subsidy and any approvals needed before you decide to proceed.

04

Installation and ongoing support

Qualified installers complete the work. HP Energy coordinates installation, warranty support and aftercare.

Why BooST

Support at every stage

One program to guide you from advice to aftercare.

  • Advice on suitable upgrades. Talk through your home and priorities, and get guidance on which products make sense for you.
  • Three product quotes to compare. See your options side by side before making a decision.
  • Clear information before you commit. Your final quote follows an on-site assessment, with the subsidy and any approvals explained up front.
  • Safe, quality installation. Work is completed by qualified installers, coordinated by HP Energy.
  • Ongoing support. HP Energy looks after warranty support and aftercare once your upgrade is installed.
The fine print

Important information

Council program information, 1 October 2026.

  • The subsidy of up to $2,000 is available per eligible household.
  • To be eligible, you must own a home in Boroondara and be a first-time BooST participant. Council checks your address and subsidy history.
  • The subsidy is applied after other rebates.
  • GST and any mandatory co-payment are not covered.
  • All subsidies are subject to Council eligibility checks and available funding. An enquiry does not reserve funding.
  • For full program details, visit boroondaraboost.com.au or call 1300 137 760.

Ready to BooST your home?

Ready to talk, or unsure where to start? Visit the BooST website or give us a call to begin with a chat about your home.

Visit boroondaraboost.com.au Call 1300 137 760
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