The Australian Federal Government is helping Australian households install climate friendly water heaters. A non-means tested rebate of $1000 is available in eligible circumstances to install a solar hot water system to replace an electric storage hot water system in an existing privately owned home. A $600 rebate is available to install a heat pump water heater in the same circumstances.
The rebate is offered for systems installed on, or after 20th February 2010 until June 2012, subject to the availability of funds.
This measure will mean households can save money and help fight global warming. Water heating is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home, accounting for around 25% of home energy use (excluding the family car).
The Owner or tenant will need to apply directly to the Federal Government to receive this rebate.
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 20th February 2010
- 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 a plumber and/or electrician).
Eligible households
- The dwelling where the hot water system is installed must be a principal place of residence.
- The household must not have already accessed the rebate for the insulation offer under the Homeowner Insulation Program for the same home.
Further conditions and eligibility criteria apply.
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