Energy Rebates
There are a number of government-funded rebates available that can help reduce the cost of improving your home's energy efficiency. In many cases the rebate will cover the entire cost - effectively making it free to make significant reductions in your energy usage (and energy bills!).
The kinds of things that may be covered by a rebate include:
- Installing insulation in the ceiling.
- A solar or heat pump hot water service.
- A solar booster for your gas hot water service.
- Replacing your electric hot water service with a gas hot water service.
- Purchasing energy efficient whitegoods.
Ceiling Insulation Rebates
The Federal Government Home Insulation Program
The Federal Government Home Insulation Program is offering rebates of up to $1,200 until 30 June 2011.
The rebate is available to households with no or inadequate insulation, who have not applied for the Solar Hot Water Rebate.
For more information on the Home Insulation Program go to:
Solar Hot Water Rebates
Federal Solar Hot Water Rebate
The Australian Government is offering rebates of $1,600 for the installation of gas boosted solar hot water, or $1,000 to install a heat pump hot water system.
This rebate Available to households who currently have an electric hot water system and have not applied for the Ceiling Insulation Rebate.
For more information on the Federal Solar Hot Water Rebate go to:
Victorian Government Solar Hot Water Rebate
The Victorian Government offers rebates of $300-$1,500 on the installation of various solar or heat pump hot water systems.
The rebates are available to households who currently have a gas hot water system, or who have an electric system and want to add a solar booster.
Rebates vary depending on which system is installed. Sustainability Victoria’s rebate amounts page outlines recommended systems for different household sizes and the rebates for each.
For more information on the Victorian Government Solar Hot Water Rebate go to:
Gas Hot Water Rebates
Victorian Gas Hot Water Rebate
The State Government is offering rebates of $400-$1,000 to replace a peak electric hot water system with a 5 star rated gas hot water service.
For more information on the Victorian Gas Hot Water Rebate go to:
Efficient Appliances (white goods) rebates
State Government No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
As part of the Victorian government's No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS), concession card holders may be eligible for a rebate of $100 on the purchase of energy and water efficient fridges and washing machines.
NILS loans of $800 - $1,200 are also available for the purchase of essential household goods such as fridge, washing machine, or clothes dryer.
For more information on NILS loans and the Whitegoods Appliance Rebate go to:
Need some help?
If you're not sure where to go from here, a free Home Sustainability Assessment can provide some suggestions on specific improvements you can make in your home.
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