The NSW Energy
Savings Scheme, simplified.
The ESS helps NSW households and businesses save on energy-efficient upgrades, from air conditioning to heat-pump hot water. As an accredited provider, we do the certificates and paperwork, and pass the discount straight to you.
A NSW scheme that rewards efficiency
The Energy Savings Scheme is a NSW Government initiative designed to lower electricity use across the state. Sunrise Saves Energy is a private accredited certificate provider and does not represent IPART or the NSW Government. It creates financial incentives for installing more efficient equipment, helping households and businesses cut their bills while reducing demand on the grid.
- Accredited providers create Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs) for the energy saved
- Electricity retailers buy and surrender those certificates to meet state targets
- That value comes back to you as a discount on your upgrade
- The HEER method lets savings be calculated up front, so you save on day one
Upgrades eligible under the ESS
Common efficient upgrades we deliver for NSW homes and businesses.
Air conditioning
Efficient reverse-cycle heating & cooling upgrades.
Heat-pump hot water
Replace old electric or gas hot water systems.
Solar water heaters
Replace an old electric system with an efficient solar water heater.
Four simple steps to your discount
Check eligibility
Confirm your NSW property qualifies, it takes seconds.
We install
Accredited installers fit your efficient upgrade.
We create the ESCs
We handle all the certificates and paperwork.
You save
The discount is applied and your bills drop.
Made for NSW homes & small business
Residential & small business
Available to households and small businesses at NSW-based properties.
Lower bills, upfront savings
Reduce running costs immediately, with the incentive applied to your quote.
Quality & handled for you
Approved equipment, accredited install, and all the paperwork done for you.
Check your ESS eligibility.
See what you qualify for in NSW in 30 seconds. Fast, free and no obligation.