From 3 February, 2009, the Australian Government is providing
rebates of up to help eligible home owners install solar hot water systems.
If you are an owner-occupier who has not already accesssed assistance
from the Insulation Rebate Program you may qualify for a rebate of up to
$1,600 to replace your existing electric hot water system with a solar hot
water system.
Most hot water systems meet the Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
requirements to qualify for this rebate.
To learn more about the program, visit the
Energy Efficient Homes Package web page.
NSW Hot Water System Rebate
The NSW Goverment is offering a rebate of up to $1,200 to assist home
owners in NSW install solar hot water systems.
The amount of the rebate is based on how many Renewable Energy
Credits (RECs) the hot water system is rated to.
For more information about this program and to view the eligibility criteria,
visit the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change
Hot Water System Rebate page.
Victorian Government Solar Hot Water Rebate Programs
The Victorian Government has rebate programs that offer up to $1,500
for installation of Solar Hot Water systems.
The Government offers a program for both metropolitan Melbourne and
forregional Vistoria.
For more information about these rabtes visit the Vicotrian Government’s
ResourceSmart website.
Queensland Government
NEW: Solar Hot Water Rebate Payments have commenced
Right now, the Queensland Government is offering a rebate to eligible
households that replace their electric storage hot water system with
a solar hot water system or heat pump.
You could be eligible for a:
- $1000 rebate (for pensioners and low income earners) or,
- $600 rebate.
Find out more about the new
Queensland Government Solar Hot Water Rebate.
Queensland Solar Bonus Scheme
The Queensland Government Solar Bonus Scheme pays households
and other small customers for the surplus electricity generated from
roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems that is exported to
the Queensland electricity grid. The scheme is designed to make solar
power more affordable for Queenslanders, stimulate the solar power
industry and encourage energy efficiency.
More information: http://www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au/
Brisbane City Council Solar Hot Water Rebate Program
The Brisbane City Council have extended their Solar Hot Water Rebate
program until 30 June, 2009.
This program provides home ownders within the Brisbane City Council
with a rebate of up to $400 to replace an existing electric or gas
hot water system with a solar hot water system that achieves a
Renewable Energy Credit rating of at least 20 RECs.
Information about eligibility criteria and full terms and conditions can
be accessed at the Council’s Hot Water Rebate web page.
South Australian Solar Hot Water Rebate Scheme
The South Australian Government is offering concession card holders a
rebate of up to $500 to assist with the installation of solar hot water
systems.
EThe rebate is available to home owners who install a system, to serve
their principal place of residence; and at the time of installation,
hold at least one of the following Australian Government
concession cards:
- Centrelink Health Care Card
- Centrelink or Department of Verterans’ Affairs Pensioner
- Concession Card
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card – Totally and
- Permanently Incapacitated
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card – War Widow
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs – Extreme Disablement
- Adjustment
for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure’s
Solar Hot Water Rebate Scheme website website.
Western Australian Solar Water Heater Subsidy Program
The Western Australian Sustainable Energy Development Office is
offering grants of up to $700 for installation of solar boosted gas
hot water systems to replace existing electric systems.
For more information about the rebate, visit the Australian Sustainable
Energy Development Office Solar Water Heater Subsidy webpage.
ACT Energy Wise Home Energy Audits
The ACT government is offering an Energy Wise Home Audit service
for just $30.
The audit will identify actions and modifications home owners can take
to reduce their energy use.
Home owners who spend $2,000 or more to implement the audit’s
recommendations may be eligible for a rebate of up to $500 to help
offset the costs of investing in clean energy alternatives.
For more information on the program, visit the
Home Energy Advice Team (HEAT) website.
More Information Go to The Kings of Green website
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