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Government Rebates

Government rebates are available to maximize the energy savings in your home. The Australian Federal Government and the State Government's currently offer a government subsidy to assist with enhancing energy efficiency and reducing demand for our precious resources. Home Sustainability Assessment Scheme These initiatives not only save you money, they also have the delightful side effect of making your home more comfortable to live in. And you thought they didn't care!

Currently available are

Solar Hot Water and Heat Pump System Rebates

Slash your electricity costs by as much as 30 % by replacing your conventional electric hot water system.

Federal Government Rebates $1000 (was $1600)
Renewable Energy Certificates $(depends on size and market value)
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be able to claim both rebates, substantially lowering the cost of your new heater.

For further details and eligibility criteria:

Australian Federal Government Solar Hot Water rebate

Solar Electricity Rebates - Photovoltaics

Australian Government - Previously there was an $8,000 rebate which ended June 2009. This has now been replaced by a new scheme known as Solar Credits which came into effect in late 2009. article for more details.

Other states have also introduced varying tariff structures and eligibility criteria. This table produced by the Alternative Technology Association provides a clear summary of the current position. State Feed In Tariffs

Insulation for ceilings

Australian Government - Rebates up to $1,200 were available. Unless you have been living under a rock you will have heard about the trouble this scheme has run. A new, improved scheme is slated for release later in 2010.

Please note that you can only get the solar hot water rebate OR the insulation rebate, not both. So do your homework and decide which scheme is going to deliver the best return in your situation.

Also ensure that you select a qualified installer and preferably one that has been in business for a number of years. There have been too many sloppy and dangerous installations. For more info on the various government initiatives check out this Australian Government site.

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