Rebates for Rainwater Tanks, Hot Water Systems and Insulation

Did you know that there’s a new rebate incentive program that the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) have recently launched called the Residential Rebate Program? It has been established to help people make their homes more water and energy efficient.

The rebates are additional to any other rebate or incentive offer currently available to NSW residents. Hot water systems, insulation or rainwater tanks installed to comply with BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index) for new homes and major renovations are not eligible for the rebate.

In brief the rainwater tank rebate provides up to $1500 for rainwater tanks connected to toilets and washing machines. The hot water system rebate provides up to $1200 to switch from electric to solar, heat pump or gas hot water systems. The insulation rebate provides half the cost of installing ceiling insulation in your home, up to a maximum of $300.

For more information go to
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/index.htm

Vanessa Steele
Sustainability Consultant