Federal RECs Rebates
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The number of RECs and therefore the actual amount of
your rebate will depend
on the temperature zone in which your water heater is installed, and the conditions under which it is installed.
As at 1st February 2009, RECs is calculated at $46/REC.
RECs rebates are NOT applicable for other than potable water, eg eligible water heaters installed for hydronic heating or pool heating WILL NOT attract RECs rebates.
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A national federal Government additional rebate for eligible families, for replacing existing domestic electric systems.
The Prime Minister announced on the 3rd Feb 09 increased funding as part of the $76b stimulus package, to improve energy and water efficiency, increasing the $1000 rebate to $1600, (unti 2012) for up to 225,000 householders to install a heat-pump or solar hot water system. The Government expects this policy measure to save householders an average $300 a year in electricity costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions by three to five tonnes per household.
Eligible Systems:
To be eligible for the rebate, the heat-pump/solar hot water system must:
- replace an existing electric storage hot water system previously operational at the dwelling for more than 12 months
- be installed to the relevant building standards and government requirements
- be installed by a suitably qualified person (for example an electrician and/or plumber)
- be fully functional and in working order.
Rebates will not be eligible where:
- the dwelling is not a principal place of residence (for example a holiday home or a semi-permanent building)
- the dwelling is state or territory public housing or is owned by a state or territory government
- the applicant is not an individual (for example where the applicant is a business or other organisation)
- the system replaces or is additional to an existing solar or heat pump hot water system
- the system replaces a hot water system which was not originally designed as an electric storage hot water system
- the system will be used for non-domestic purposes or primarily for heating a swimming pool, spa or similar
The federal government remits the dollar value directly to the client.
How to Apply:
- To claim a rebate, the applicant will need to submit an Application Form to the Australian Greenhouse Office
- An applicant has up to three months after an eligible system is installed to submit an Application Form
- The applicant should allow 6-8 weeks for the application to be processed
For more information you can also contact the AGO national infoline on 1800 808 571 or go to the following web page: http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/solarhotwater/index.html.
OR download information booklet and application form here (15 page .PDF 105kb)
New Regional Victoria Rebate of up to $1800
This rebate replaces the federal $1000 rebate for eligible residents of Regional Victoria.
Who is eligible for the new rebate?
From 15th January 2009, if you replace an electric water heater with a Solar system, in regional Victoria only, you may qualify for the new rebate, in addition to the RECs rebate.
The new rebate applies to:
- A dwelling which is permanently occupied by an owner occupier.
- A dwelling which is permanently occupied by a tenant. Landlords can access the rebate where there is a permanent tenant, and that tenant is responsible for the energy bills.
- Must be replacing an existing non-solar hot water service
Is the new rebate available in Metropolitan Melbourne?
No. There is a separate Metropolitan Melbourne Solar Hot Water Rebate with similar conditions, and a maximum of $1000 available.
Applying for the rebate
Skyline Energy or our agent will provide the rebate at point of sale. You will need to:
- Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the rebate offer
- Nominate a licensed plumber for the installation
- Complete, sign, witness and return the Applicant Form
- Get the plumber to complete, sign, and return the Installers Report Form.
New South Wales Climate Change State Rebate
An additional rebate for eligible New South Wales residents, based on the RECs rebate.
Applying for the rebate
You apply for the rebate after the hot water system has been installed. You will need to:
- Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the rebate offer
- Complete and sign the Application Form
- Make sure your supplier and/or installer completes the relevant sections of the application form and signs it
- Attach original receipt(s) for the hot water system and installation
Send it to:
NSW Climate Change Fund Hot Water Rebate
PO Box A290 Sydney South
NSW 1232
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