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Australia Government Rebates
Renewable power incentive
You maybe entitled to Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) if your Small-scale Generation Unit (SGU), such as small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, wind or hydro unit, is eligible. These certificates can then be sold and transferred to a STC agent (usually electricity retailers) or sold in the STC market or through the STC Clearing House. A STC agent will offer you a financial benefit such as an up-front discount or delayed cash payment when you assign your STCs to them. A majority of owners take this option. Learn more at the Australian Government’s Office of Renewable Energy Regulator website.
The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) does not provide a rebate or feed-in tariff and is not a rebate-based scheme.
Related action: Generate your own electricity
Solar Hot Water Rebate (Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme)
The Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme – Solar Hot Water Rebate (REBS) assists households to save money on power bills and reduce their carbon emissions.
Water heating is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home, accounting for around 23 per cent of household emissions. Installing a climate friendly hot water system can save a family hundreds of dollars off their energy bills each year.
REBS is available to help eligible home-owners, landlords or tenants to replace their electric storage hot water systems with solar or heat pump hot water systems. Under REBS, eligible households can claim a rebate of $1,000 for a solar hot water system or $600 for a heat pump hot water system.
REBS replaced the former Solar Hot Water Rebate Program which was discontinued as of close of business 19 February 2010.
For more details about the Solar Hot Water Rebate visit the Climate Change and Energy efficiency website.
Related action: Install solar hot water
Water tank or greywater system rebate
The Australian Government has announced that it will no longer be providing rebates for rainwater tanks or greywater systems under the National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative. Rainwater tanks or greywater systems purchased after 10 May 2011 will not be eligible for an Australian Government rebate.
Householders may still apply for a rebate for rainwater tanks or greywater systems that were purchased on or before 10 May 2011. However all applications must be received by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities by 10 November 2011.
For more details visit the National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative website. Before you get quotes to install a greywater treatment system, you should check your households eligibility by visiting your local council website.
Some state governments continue to offer rebates and assistance for installing rainwater tanks. Check your state rebates information.
Related action: Harvest and use your rainwater
LPG gas vehicle conversion
The LPG Vehicle Scheme offers grants of $2,000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle already fitted with LPG or a grant of $1,500 for the LPG conversion of a new or used vehicle.
To check your eligibility and download an application form visit the AusIndustry LPG Vehicle Scheme website. You can also ring the AusIndustry Hotline on 13 28 46 or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au
Related action: Buy an efficient car
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Solar Bonus Scheme
The Solar Bonus Scheme provides a feed-in tariff for eligible customers with small solar or wind generators that are connected to the grid. The Scheme commenced on 1 January 2010 and operates until 31 December 2016.
For more details visit the Industry & Investment – Solar Bonus Scheme website.
Related action: Generate your own electricity
Home Power Savings Program
The Home Power Savings Program helps residents with an eligible concession card to improve their household energy efficiency. The program includes a home energy assessment, a power savings product kit and a personal action plan.
For more details visit the Save Power website.
Related actions: Install efficient appliances and fixtures
Fridge Buyback Program
Fridge Buyback program pays you to help save the environment and reduce your power bills by giving up your old second fridge.
To participate in the program, your fridge must be a working second fridge that has been in regular use, is 250 litres or more in size (8.83 cubic feet) and at least 10 years old.
Fridge Buyback provides residents with free collections by professional removalists and a $35 rebate.For more details visit the Fridge Buyback website.
Related actions: Install efficient appliances and fixtures
Toilet Replacement Service
The Toilet Replacement Service offers Sydney Water customers a saving of up to $370 to replace a single-flush toilet with a new 4-star, water-efficient dual-flush toilet.
For more information visit Sydney Water.
Related actions: Install efficient appliances and fixtures
