NSW rebates

Renewable electricity rebates

Scheme Type NSW Solar Bonus Scheme
Eligible Renewable Technology/Item Solar photovoltaic and wind power up to 10kW
Applicable Sector Households, community organisations and small businesses with energy consumption less than 160 MWh a year
Rebate Amount 60 cents per kilowatt hour for all energy generated (gross scheme).
Additional Information Due to commence in 2010.
Transitional arrangements will also be made for families already receiving a feed-in-tariff. The scheme is proposed to run for seven years.
Contact Information For further information please see the NSW Industry and Investment Site: www.industry.nsw.gov.au

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Hot water rebates

Rebate Type NSW Hot Water System Rebate
Eligible Renewable Technology/Item New gas, solar or heat pump hot water systems which replace an electric system.
Applicable Sector Residential only
Rebate Amount $300 cash back is available for new gas, solar or heat pump hot water systems which replace an electric system.
Additional Information The new hot water systems must be:

  • Replace an existing electric hot water system
  • For residential properties in NSW only
  • Purchased in full and installed between January 15, 2010 and June 30, 2011
  • Be installed by a licensed plumber

Note: Those installing a gas instantaneous hot water system with a 5 star rating or more are also eligible to apply for the $150 rebate for the installation of a regulated or on demand hot water circulator.

Hot water systems installed to comply with BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index), for new homes and major renovations are not eligible for a rebate.

There is a limit of one hot water system rebate per property.

From 15 January 2010, the total amount of NSW Home Saver Rebates a household can receive must not exceed $1500 per property.
Contact Information For further information please see the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change website: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfhws.htm

Federal solar hot water rebate and RECs

Federal solar hot water rebates and RECs are also available.Click here for more information.

Water rebates

Rebate type NSW rainwater tank rebate
Eligible Renewable technology/item Rainwater tanks
Applicable sector Residential properties
Rebate amount 2000 to 3999 litres $150 rebate for the tank, additionally $500 if connected to your toilet/washing machine by plumber (max rebate $1150).
4000 to 6999 litres $400 rebate for the tank, additionally $500 if connected to your toilet/washing machine by plumber (max rebate $1400).
7000 litres plus $500 rebate for the tank, additionally $500 if connected to your toilet/washing machine by plumber (max rebate $1500).
Additional information Sydney Water customers apply through Sydney Water.Customers of all other NSW water utilities, apply through the Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW.Eligibility:

  • The tank(s) must have a minimum 2000-litre capacity and be purchased in full and installed between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2011.
  • Households not connected to the mains supply are eligible for a rebate for the purchase of the tank only.
  • Rainwater tanks installed to comply with BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index) for new homes, major renovations or a pool installation are not eligible for a rebate.

There is a special rebate scheme operating with Sydney Water for rebates for schools installing their own rain water tanks. Rebates of up to $2,500 are available for eligible schools.
Contact information For more information http://www.sydneywater.com.au/Water4Life/
For more information www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfrtw.htm
Rebate type NSW washing machine rebate
Eligible Renewable technology/item Washing machines
Applicable sector Residential properties
Rebate amount $150 cashback on any 5 star rated washing machine purchased for a residential property in NSW.
Additional information To qualify you must:

  • purchase a new washing machine with at least a 5 star water efficiency rating between 15 January 2010 and 30 June 2010 inclusive
  • purchase the machine for personal use
  • install the machine in a residential property in NSW.

There is a limit of one rebate per property. From 15 January 2010, the total amount of NSW Home Saver Rebates a household can receive must not exceed $1500 per property. Application forms for 4.5 Star washing machines purchased between 1 August 2008 and 14 January 2010 must be received no later than 5pm 30 April 2010
Contact information For more information www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfwmr.htm

Federal water rebates

Federal rainwater tank and greywater system rebates are also available. Click here for more information.

Federal insulation rebate

Federal insulation rebate is also available. Click here for more information.