Greening your home has never been easier!
The 'footprint' we leave on our planet is everyone's responsibility. You can make simple, cost-effective, energy efficient changes around your home and make a big difference to the future of our environment.
NSW Hot Water System Rebate
Water heating is the biggest energy user in NSW homes. By switching from an electric to a climate-friendly hot water system, you can save up to three tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year and $300 on your energy bills.
The NSW Government Hot Water System Rebate is available for new gas, solar or heat pump hot water systems which replace an electric system.
Eligibility
The new hot water systems must be:
- For residential properties in NSW only
- Purchased in full and installed between 1 October 2007 and 30 June 2011
- Be installed by a licensed plumber.
Hot water systems installed to comply with BASIX (the Building and Sustainability Index) for new homes and major renovations are not eligible for a rebate.
How much is the rebate?
- $300 for a gas hot water system with a 5-star or higher energy rating
- up to $1200 for a solar or heat pump hot water systems eligible for at least 20 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) under the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET).
RECs are an electronic form of currency established to promote renewable energy generation. Your hot water system supplier will be able to provide more information about RECs.
RECs |
Rebate |
| 20-27 | $600 |
| 28-35 | $800 |
| 36-43 | $1000 |
| 44+ | $1200 |
For more information, Terms and Conditions or to download an application form, visit www.environment.nsw.gov.au
NSW Ceiling Insulation Rebate
Almost a quarter of energy use in NSW homes is used for heating and cooling. By keeping your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter, ceiling insulation means air-conditioners and heaters can be used more efficiently, saving money and greenhouse gas emissions.
The NSW Government Ceiling Insulation Rebate is available for any type of thermal insulation materials for ceilings, installed in residential properties in NSW.
How much is the rebate?
The rebate covers half the cost of installing ceiling insulation in your home, up to a maximum of $300.
Eligibility
The ceiling insulation must:
- cover the entire ceiling area
- comply with the Australian Standard for insulation - AS/NZS 4859.1:2002
- be purchased in full, and installed between October 1, 2007 and June 30, 2009
- meet a minimum R-value for your climate zone (The thermal efficiency of insulation is measured by its R-value. The higher the R-value, the more resistant the insulation is to heat flowing into and out of the home. All insulation that meets the Australian Standard has its R-value clearly marked)
Insulation installed to comply with BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index) for new homes or major renovations is not eligible for a rebate.
For more information, Terms and Conditions or to download an application form, visit www.environment.nsw.gov.au
Australian Government Solar Hot Water Rebate Program
The Federal Government will provide a rebate of $1600 to eligible applicants for the installation of solar and heat pump hot water systems in existing homes.
Systems that were installed before 3 February 2009 are not eligible for the $1,600 rebate, but they may be eligible for the previous Solar Hot Water Rebate. The previous rebate provided $1,000 and was means-tested
The $1,600 Solar Hot Water Rebate is only available to people who have not already accessed support to install ceiling insulation through the Homeowner Insulation Program.
Full details of eligibility are provided in the Solar Hot Water Rebate guidelines. Key criteria are listed below.
Eligible systems
To be eligible for the rebate, a hot water system must:
- 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
- An owner-occupier, landlord or tenant can apply for the rebate as long as the dwelling where the hot water system is installed is a principal place of residence.
- Government organisations are not eligible for the rebate.
For the Terms and Conditions, system requirements and an application for, visit Federal Solar Hot Water Rebate
Australian Government Energy Efficient Homes Package - Homeowner Insulation Program
Installing ceiling insulation, capped at $1,600, to eligible home owner-occupiers with very little or no existing ceiling insulation.
For the Terms and Conditions visit Homeowner Insulation Program
