And then check what rebates are available in your state.
Australia Government Rebates
Renewable power incentive
You maybe entitled to Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) if your Small-scale Generation Unit (SGU), such as small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, wind or hydro unit, is eligible. These certificates can then be sold and transferred to a STC agent (usually electricity retailers) or sold in the STC market or through the STC Clearing House. A STC agent will offer you a financial benefit such as an up-front discount or delayed cash payment when you assign your STCs to them. A majority of owners take this option. Learn more at the Australian Government's Office of Renewable Energy Regulator website.
The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) does not provide a rebate or feed-in tariff and is not a rebate-based scheme.
Related action: Generate your own electricity
Solar hot water or heat pump rebate
Households across Australia that replace an existing electric storage hot water system may be eligible for rebates of $1,000 for a solar hot water system or $600 for a heat pump hot water system under the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme.
For more details visit the Climate Change and Energy Efficiency website.
Related action: Install solar hot water
Water tank or greywater system rebate
Households across Australia can receive up to $500 under the National Rainwater and Greywater initiative to install rainwater tanks or a greywater treatment system.
For more details visit the National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative website. Before you get quotes to install a greywater treatment system, you should check your households eligibility by visiting your local council website.
Related action: Harvest and use your rainwater
Home sustainability assessment
The Green Start program offers households across Australia access to a free home sustainability assessment and report to help make practical improvements to their home and save energy and water.
For more details visit the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency website.
LPG gas vehicle conversion
The LPG Vehicle Scheme offers grants of $2,000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle already fitted with LPG or a grant of $1,500 for the LPG conversion of a new or used vehicle.
To check your eligibility and download an application form visit the AusIndustry LPG Vehicle Scheme website. You can also ring the AusIndustry Hotline on 13 28 46 or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au
Victoria
Feed-in tariff
The Victorian Feed-In Tariff scheme rewards households and businesses that generate renewable electricity that they feed-in to the grid.
For more details visit the Department of Primary Industries website.
Related action: Generate your own electricity
Solar hot water rebate
The Solar Hot Water Rebate for metropolitan Melbourne provides up to $1,500 at point of sale to replace or improve your existing hot water system with a range of new gas and solar hot water solutions. A similar rebate for households in regional Victoria is also available.
For more details visit the Resource Smart website.
Related actions: Install solar hot water, Install efficient appliances and fixtures
Gas hot water rebate
The Gas Hot Water rebate offers households up to $400, or $700 for concession card holders, to replace their existing wood-fired or peak-rate electric hot water heater with a natural gas hot water system.
For more details visit the Resource Smart website.
Related action: Install efficient appliances and fixtures
Home and garden water rebate
The Water Smart Gardens and Home Rebate Scheme helps Victorian households with the cost of purchasing water saving products such as water efficient showerheads, dual flush toilets, garden products, rainwater tanks and systems for reusing household waste water. It also offers a free water conservation assessment.
For more details visit the Our Water Our Future website.
Some local councils also offer rebates for purchasing water saving devices. Contact your local council to find out.
Related action: Install efficient appliances and fixtures
Home appliance rebate
The Whitegoods Appliance Rebate offers $100 to eligible concession card holders to help them buy energy efficient refrigerators and washing machines.
For more details visit the Resource Smart website.
Related action: Install efficient appliances and fixtures
Home energy incentives
The Energy Saver Incentive provides a range of discounts and special offers on selected energy saving products and services including fridges, freezers, heaters and hot water systems.
For more details visit the Save Energy website.
Related action: Install efficient appliances and fixtures, Install Solar Hot Water
Home water assessment and incentive
The Water Wise Scheme provides eligible concession card holders with a free water audit and up to $500 worth of repairs, replacement fittings and new water saving products.
For more details visit the Department of Human Services website.
Some local councils also offer rebates for purchasing water saving devices. Contact your local council to find out.
Related actions: Install Efficient Appliances and Fixtures
Showerhead exchange
The Water Wise Scheme provides eligible concession card holders with a free water audit and up to $500 worth of repairs, replacement fittings and new water saving products.
For more details visit the Department of Human Services website.
Related actions: Install efficient appliances and fixtures
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