Rebates
The Australian Federal Government, State Government's & Local Council's have introduced a number of rebates and incentives in an effort to encourage investment in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency measures.
This has been done to ensure our carbon emissions are reduced to attain the Federal Government Renewable Energy Target (RET). To simplify the process, we have summarised the available incentives across Australia:
Australian Federal Governernment Rebates & Incentives
Solar Power
Solar Hot Water
Rain Water Tanks
Queensland (QLD) Government Rebates
Solar Hot Water
New South Whales (NSW) Government Rebates
Solar Hot Water
Rain Water Tanks
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government Rebates
Victorian (VIC) Government Rebates
Solar Hot Water Metro Melbourne
Solar Hot Water Regional VIC
Rain Water Tanks
Gas Hot Water Rebate
South Australia (SA) Government Rebates
Solar Hot Water
Rain Water Tanks
Western Australia (WA) Government Rebates
Northern Territory (NT) Government Rebates
Solar Hot Water
Rain Water Tanks
Solar Power
The Australian Government has discontinued the $8,000 Solar Homes Community Program (SHCP) rebate. The new Solar Credits Scheme which has replaced the old SHCP rebate is now in effect. As of 9 June 2009, customers who purchase a solar power system will be eligible for a multiplier of 5 on their REC'S (Renewable Energy Certificates) for the first 1.5kW's of power. Learn more about what a Renewable Energy Certificates are here.
The new scheme is open to all income earners and business opeartors. Home and business owners who were not previously eligable for the $8000 means tested Solar rebate can now install solar under the new Solar Credit Scheme.
For more information, see the Government FAQ document (PDF) or visit their website for even more detail.
Queensland Government Rebates
The Australian Government offer a rebate for solar hot water units when replacing an existing electric hot water system, making the decision to switch to solar hot water more affordable than ever!
The Australian Government Rebate is offered for both property investors and owner occupiers who are replacing an existing electric system. It includes both heat pump and solar hot water systems. The solar hot water rebate is NON MEANS TESTED with $1,000 available to investors/tenants and owner occupiers when replacing an existing electric hot water unit. This rebate will be claimed by the customer via Medicare as of the 1st of June. You can also visit the Australian Government Website.
Insulation Rebate
We have been advised by Energy Efficiency Opportunities that these rebates will be available through Medicare as at June 1. Future Sustainability will update this page when further details on the new rebate system are revealed. Future Sustainability is currently not installing insulation under the federal rebate system until further advice is received from Energy Efficiency Opportunities.
Water Tank Rebate
The Australian Government also provide rebates for water tanks. Currently, the Australian Government provides a NON MEANS TESTED rebate of $500 for a rain water tank that is connected for internal reuse of the water for a toilet and/or laundry use. For more information please visit the Australian Government Website.
Future Sustainability will assist you with lodging all your rebate forms.
