Quick answer: yes, you can use your Climate Vouchers towards a new air-conditioner in Singapore, as long as the model qualifies under the National Environment Agency’s (NEA) Climate Friendly Households Programme. Eligible households can claim up to $400, and the vouchers are valid until 31 December 2027. Here’s how it works, which aircons qualify, and how to claim and use them.
What Is the Climate Voucher?
The Climate Voucher is part of the Climate Friendly Households Programme (CFHP), run by the National Environment Agency. It gives eligible households vouchers to offset the cost of energy-efficient and water-efficient appliances, including air-conditioners, refrigerators and LED lighting. The idea is simple: help Singapore homes cut their carbon footprint and their utility bills at the same time by switching to more efficient models.
For most households, the aircon is the biggest single item on the electricity bill. That makes putting your vouchers towards a high-efficiency unit one of the most practical ways to use them.
How Much Is the Climate Voucher Worth?
As of 2026, eligible households can claim up to $400 in Climate Vouchers. That is an initial $300 set plus an additional $100 top-up added in 2025. You can spend the vouchers across the eligible appliance categories, so you’re free to put the full amount towards a qualifying air-conditioner if you want to.
Who Is Eligible?
- HDB households: Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents registered and living in an HDB flat.
- Private residential households: Singapore Citizens registered and living in a private residential property.
Each eligible household gets one set of vouchers, and one household member claims on behalf of everyone. If you’re not sure whether your household qualifies, you can check on the official CFHP website before you buy.
Can You Use the Climate Voucher for an Aircon?
Yes. Air-conditioners are an eligible category. The catch is that the aircon has to be an energy-efficient model that appears on the programme’s official Eligible Products list. Not every unit on a showroom floor qualifies, and this is the step most homeowners get wrong.
Which Aircons Qualify?
Qualifying air-conditioners are high-efficiency inverter models with a 5 ticks NEA energy label (the “tick” rating). In practice, the units that qualify are the higher-tick, more efficient ones, which also happen to be the systems that save you the most on your electricity bill over their lifespan.
Always check the exact model against the official Eligible Products list before you buy. Two units from the same brand can differ, and only the listed models are claimable. If you’re not sure which System 3 or System 4 models qualify, that’s something we’re happy to help with (more on that below).
For background on how the tick system and efficiency affect your running costs, have a look at our guides on buying an aircon in Singapore and how much energy your aircon uses.
How to Claim Your Climate Vouchers
- Go to the official claim page at climate-friendly-households.gov.sg (the resident claim link is go.gov.sg/cv-claim).
- Log in with Singpass. One member claims on behalf of the household.
- Receive your vouchers digitally, sent to you by SMS from gov.sg.
How to Use Your Vouchers When Buying an Aircon
Climate Vouchers are redeemed at participating retailers, so you can’t just use them anywhere. At the checkout, you:
- Choose a qualifying (listed) air-conditioner model.
- Present your voucher together with proof of address.
- Pick how much of your balance to spend, then show the QR code to the cashier.
Participating retailers include major electronics and home stores such as Courts, Best Denki, Harvey Norman, Audio House, Gin City, Mega Discount Store and Mustafa, along with supermarkets like FairPrice, Giant, Cold Storage, Sheng Siong and more. The full, up-to-date list is on the official CFHP website.
Using Your Voucher on a New Aircon: How We Can Help
One thing a lot of homeowners miss is that the Climate Voucher offsets the cost of the aircon unit, but the installation is a separate job. A great 5-tick unit fitted badly will never give you the efficiency, or the electricity savings, you paid for.
That’s where we come in. As Singapore’s honest, no-upsell aircon specialists, we can:
- Help you work out which qualifying, Climate-Voucher-eligible System 3 or System 4 models actually suit your flat and airflow.
- Install it properly, with the right copper piping, insulation and drainage, so your efficient new unit performs the way NEA rated it. Take a look at our aircon installation service.
- Keep it running at its best with regular servicing.
We work with suppliers who are registered Climate Voucher merchants, so we can point you to qualifying models you can buy with your voucher, then take care of the installation for you. Get in touch and we’ll help you sort it out.
Key Dates and Deadlines
The Climate Vouchers under the current programme are valid until 31 December 2027. There’s no need to rush into a bad decision, but there’s no sense leaving them unclaimed either. If you’re already thinking about replacing an old, inefficient unit, using your vouchers now means you start saving on your electricity bill sooner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Climate Voucher for an air-conditioner?
Yes. Air-conditioners are an eligible category, as long as you choose an energy-efficient model that’s on the programme’s official Eligible Products list.
How much is the Climate Voucher worth?
Eligible households can claim up to $400 in total ($300 plus a $100 top-up), and you can put it towards a qualifying aircon.
Do Permanent Residents qualify?
Yes. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents living in HDB flats are eligible, and so are Singapore Citizen households in private residential properties.
Can I use the voucher to pay for installation?
No. The voucher offsets the cost of the aircon unit at a participating retailer. Installation is a separate professional service, which is where we can help, so your efficient new unit is fitted correctly.
Which aircons qualify for the Climate Voucher?
High-efficiency, higher-tick inverter models that are on NEA’s Eligible Products list. Always check the exact model against the official list before buying, and we’re happy to advise which qualifying models suit your home.
When do the Climate Vouchers expire?
The current vouchers are valid until 31 December 2027.
Figures and eligibility are based on the Climate Friendly Households Programme as of 2026. Always confirm the latest details, eligible models and participating retailers on the official NEA website before buying.
