Rebates
The Australian Government has introduced a number of rebates and incentives in an effort to encourage "green star" houses.
This has been done to ensure our carbon emissions are reduced to attain the Federal Government Renewable Energy Target (RET). There are also a number of State and Local Government rebates and incentives available. To simplify the process, we have summarised the available incentives across South East Queensland by product category.
Solar Power Rebate
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 Certificate is 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.
Solar Hot Water Rebate
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.
