GOVT. REBATE SCHEMES and INCENTIVE PROGRAMMES
NB: CLICK ONTO ANY OF THE LISTED WEBSITES FOR CONNECTION TO THE RELEVANT SITE TO/ DOWNLOAD LATEST FORMS & INFORMATION.
PS: Please note conditions are subject to change by the Government , please check the website for current developments,
GREEN LOANS -
For the latest information and full details check out the the following website;
www.environment.gov.au/greenloans
SOLAR HOT WATER
Govt Solar Hot Water Rebate/Heat Pump & Renewable Energy Certificates
As of February 20, 2010 Federal Solar rebates have changed;
** With all incentives, rebates and discounts available - check the latest update on the relevant departmental webiste below.
Solar Hot Water/Heat Pump Rebate
Dept. of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
www.environment.gov.au/solarhotwater
Ph: 1800 808 571
QUEENSLAND : SOLAR HOT WATER REBATE INFORMATION
www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au/queensland_solar_hot_water_program.cfm
NSW : REBATES
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfhws.htm
Renewable Energy Certificates
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) can be created by owners of solar water heaters and heat pumps because they are not contributing to the greenhouse gas emissions. These envoronmental products are created under the Federal Government Mandatory Renewable Energy Act which encourages the uptake of renewable energy.
For further information, including a list of agents for the sale of your Renewable Energy Certificates click on:
Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator www.orer.gov.au
QUICK LIST OF SELECTED RENEWABLE ENERGY TRADERS
Well Being Green - Website www.wellbeinggreen.com.au
Email: info@wellbeinggreen.com.au
Greenbank Environmental Pty Ltd - Website www.green-bank.com.au
Enviro Green Trade - Email : info@environgreentrade.com.au
Green Energy Trader - Email : forms@greenenergytrading.com.au
Website: www.greenenergytrading.com.au
Blue Frog Customers; Information and forms can also be obtained through our office at the time of purchase/installation.
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - WATER FOR THE FUTURE
* National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative
NEWS UPDATE:
CLOSURE OF THE NATIONAL RAINWATER AND GREYWATER INITIATIVE - HOUSEHOLD
Australian Government announced as at the 10 May 2011 it will no longer be providing rebates fro rainater tanks or greywater systems under the National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative (NRGI). Rainwater tanks or greywater systems purchased after 10 May 2011 will not be elligible 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 Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities by 10 Novermber 2011.
Applications will not be accepted after this time. Customers are asked to use the updated NRGI Guidelines and Application form availble on the departments's Website.
VISIT: www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/nrgi/index.html
www.environment.gov.au/rebates
Email: nrgi@environment.gov.au
Phone: 1800 808 571 or 1800 808 571
QUEENSLAND
*Queensland Waterwise Rebate Scheme: Ceased.
Waterwise: www.nrw.qld.gov.au/water/waterwise/home.html
VISIT: www.nrw.qld.gov.au/water
EMAIL : homewaterwiserbatexheme@nrw.qld.gov.au
Phone the Hotline: 1800 243 585
For further information check the fact sheet series at: www.qld.gov.au/water/saverscheme/rebate_scheme
Qld State Government rebate scheme for water tanks finished December, 2008
*Gold Coast Home Watersaver Rebate Scheme:
VISIT: www.goldcoastwater.com.au
Phone: 1300 366 692
Email: waterinfo@goldcoastwater.com.au
Gold coast rainwater tank rebate scheme finished June 30, 2008
* Brisbane City Council
NSW Water Rebate Program
Check the webiste below for update on rebate and conditions applicable.
For further information: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfrtw.htm
Phone: 1300 361967
Water for the future
Posted January 30, 2009 : Australian Government - Department of the Environment Water Heritage and the Arts
National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative
The Federal Government is providing :
- Grants to surf life saving clubs of up to $10,000 to install a rainwater tanks or undertake a larger water saving project.
Grants for surf life saving clubs to save water
The minister for climate and Water announced on the 1st of October 2008 that the Australian Government will make available grants of up to $10,000 to surf life saving clubs to install water saving and efficiency devices on club premises.
Activities eligible for funding include installion of new rainwater tanks connected to club premises so that they can be used for toilet flushing an/or laundry use. Clubs can claim funding for plumbing, guttering, down pipes and other materials provided these are for the new tank.
Funding will also be considered for other water efficient or water saving devices such as taps, toilet, urinals and showers. Showers and urinals must bave a three star rating under the Water Efficiency labelling and Standasrds scheme and toilets and taps must have a four star rating.
To apply for a grant, clubs should contact:
SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA; -
Ph: 02 9300 4000
Email: watersavings@slsa.asn.au
Fax: 02 9130 8312
