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TAS rebates

There are no state renewable electricity rebates. Click here to see federal renewable electricity rebates.

There are no state water rebates. Click here to see federal water rebate program.

Rebate type	Solar and Heat Pump Hot Water Rebate Scheme
Eligible renewable technology/item	Solar hot water systems.
Applicable sector	The rebate provides a one-off payment of $500 per solar and heat pump hot water system for Hobart ratepayers who are ineligible for Hobart Council’s current planning and building administration fee rebate.
Rebate amount	$500
Additional information	To be eligible for the rebate, the solar hot water system had to be purchased and installed between the 1 July 2007 and 31 December 2011, while the heat pump hot water system between 1 November 2008 and 31 December 2011. The system must be installed on the property and by a currently registered plumber.
Contact information	Hobart City Council http://www.hobartcity.com.au/content/InternetWebsite/Environment/Energy_Efficiency_Guidelines_and_Incentives/Solar_and_Heat_Pump_Hot_Water_Rebate.aspx

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

Rebate type	Hobart Council Insulation Rebates
Eligible renewable technology/item	Insulation
Applicable sector	Households
Rebate amount	30% the total cost of the installed insulation up to a maximum of $300.
Additional information	Will be provided to landlords installing eligible ceiling insulation into an uninsulated or poorly insulated rental property built prior to 1991.
Contact information	Hobart City Council http://www.hobartcity.com.au/content/InternetWebsite/Environment/Energy_Efficiency_Guidelines_and_Incentives/Insulation_Rebate.aspx

Rebate type	Hobart Council Energy Efficient Development Rebate
Eligible renewable technology/item	Energy efficient houses.
Applicable sector	Households
Rebate amount	Hobart City Council offers a 100% rebate on Council’s basic planning fee*, and the building and plumbing administration fees where sound and permanent energy efficient principles and features are incorporated into the planning and design of new houses and additions to existing houses.
Additional information	The rebates are paid following final building inspection, the issue of a certificate of completion, and only if it has been demonstrated that the criteria have been complied with.
Contact information	Hobart City Council http://www.hobartcity.com.au/content/InternetWebsite/Environment/Energy_Efficiency_Guidelines_and_Incentives/Energy_Efficient_Development_Rebate.aspx