WA rebates
Solar hot water rebates
| Rebate type | Western Australian Government Sustainable Energy Development Office Solar Hot Water Heater Subsidy |
| Eligible renewable technology/item | Solar hot water systems. |
| Applicable sector | Households |
| Rebate amount | $500 for natural gas-boosted solar water heaters $700 for bottled LP gas-boosted solar water heaters used in areas without reticulated gas. |
| Additional information | Rebates for these systems are available for systems that use two or more solar panels. This rebate scheme is to provide additional incentive for those wishing to invest in gas solar hot water (mains and LPG). WA SHW rebates are provided to give incentive for gas solar hot displacing other gas and electrical hot water units, an incentive which is not included in the RECs scheme. |
| Contact information | For further information please see the Western Australian Government Sustainable Energy Development Office website at http://www.clean.energy.wa.gov.au/pages/subsidy.asp |
Federal solar hot water rebates
Federal solar hot rebates and RECs are also available. Click here for more information.
Federal water rebates
Federal rainwater tank and greywater system rebates are also available. Click here for more information.
Energy efficiency rebates for remote areas
| Rebate type | Western Australia Regional Energy Efficiency Program | |
| Eligible renewable technology/item | Energy saving products | |
| Applicable sector | Households in ‘off grid’ areas | |
| Rebate amount | Compact fluorescent lights | Four free lights per household (available through councils) |
| Fridge and Freezers (4 star energy rating and above) | $100 for models less than 400 litres, $150 for models more than 400 litres. | |
| Air conditioners (refrigerative systems with a 5 star energy rating and above for cooling) | $100 for models with a cooling capacity less than 6kW, $150 for models with a cooling capacity 6kW and above. | |
| Insulation (homes built before 1st July 2003) | 30% cost of ceiling insulation and installation (maximum of $400).The insulation must have a thermal resistance rating of R3.0 or above and be installed by a qualified insulation contractor. | |
| Hard wired controllers | $50 of cost (maximum $50 per item) | |
| Contact information | For more information on the Western Australia Regional Energy Efficiciency Program go to www.clean.energy.wa.gov.au |
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