Solar
Solar Hot Water Rebate
Australian Government Solar Hot Water Rebate
The Australian Government’s Energy Efficient Homes Package is a $4 billion package to improve the energy rating of Australian homes – cutting their energy waste, making them more comfortable and helping home owners save up to 40 per cent on their electricity bills. Under this program the Australian Government is offering:
- free ceiling insulation worth up to $1,600 to all Australian home owner-occupiers of currently uninsulated homes; or
- a $1,600 rebate on the costs of installing solar hot water systems
- help for renters, with a rebate for landlords on the costs of insulating their rental properties.
The insulation and the solar hot water programs are not means-tested (no income limits).
Eligible systems
- replace an electric storage hot water system
- be purchased and installed on, or after 3 February 2009
- be a solar or heat pump hot water system that is eligible for at least 20 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) at the time and place of installation
- be installed by a suitably qualified person (for example an electrician or plumber).
Eligible households
- The dwelling where the hot water system is installed must be a principal place of residence.
- Rebates of $1,600 will be available to home owners that have not already accessed the Insulating Australian Households rebate.
When can I apply for a rebate?
The rebate is offered from 3 February 2009 until 31 March 2012, subject to the availability of funds for solar hot water systems installed from the 3 February 2009. No applications will be accepted after 31 March 2012. Applicants must apply for the rebate within six months of their new solar or heat pump hot water system being installed.
Full details are available from the Department of the Environment.
