ACT rebates
Solar hot water rebates
There are no state solar hot water rebates. Click here to see federal solar hot rebate program and RECs.
Insulation rebates
There are no state insulation rebates. Click here to see federal insulation rebate program.
Renewable electricity rebates
| Scheme Type | ACT Electricity Feed-in Tariff Scheme |
| Eligible Renewable Technology/Item | Currently solar photovoltaic and wind systems. |
| Applicable Sector | All ACT electricity customers except non educational government agencies. |
| Rebate Amount | From 1 March 2009 until 30 June 2010 the Premium Price will be 50.05 cents per kWh generated for systems up to 10kW. For systems between 10kW and 30kW a rate of 40.04 cents per kWh will be paid.
The ACT Feed-in Tariff Scheme is based on gross generation, so you are paid for each unit of electricity that you generate. |
| Additional Information | The Premium Price is set annually. However, when you enter into an arrangement with your electricity supplier you are guaranteed payment of the Premium Price prevailing at that time for the full 20 years of your agreement. |
| Contact Information | For further information please see the Department of Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water website: www.environment.act.gov.au/rebates_and_incentives/energy_efficient_programs_and_rebates |
Click here to see federal renewable electricity rebates.
Water rebates
| Rebate Type | ACT government ‘Think Water, Act Water’ rebate schemes | |
| Eligible Renewable Technology/Item | Water Saving Devices and Technologies | |
| Applicable Sector | Households | |
| Rebate amount | ToiletSmart Program | The 2009 ToiletSmart program assists ACT residential property owners to replace single flush toilets with four-star, water efficient 4.5/3 litre dual flush toilets.
A maximum of two rebates may be claimed per metered premises. |
| Gardensmart Service | Free service valued at $150. A qualified horticulturalist will pop in to share advice on how to save water outdoors of the home. You are also eligible for rebates on selected water saving devices up to $50. | |
| Water Tank Rebate | $750 for a tank 2000-3999 litres. $900 for a tank 4000-8999 litres. $1000 for 9000+ litres. Above rebates are only applicable to rainwater tanks that are internally plumbed to your toilet or laundry. A rebate of $600 exists to internally plumb your existing rainwater tank. |
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| Additional Information | The rebates for rainwater tanks are area specific depending on whether rainwater tanks are mandatory in your area. | |
| Contact Information | For further information call (02) 6207 2170 or visit www.thinkwater.act.gov.au and follow the links through to the rebate scheme sections | |
Federal water rebates
Federal rainwater tank and greywater system rebates are also available. Click here for more information.
