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A summary of available Solar Hot Water rebates

Go to Federal Government Rebate information

Go to NSW State Government Rebate information

Go to REC's rebate information

Federal Government Rebate

IMPORTANT CHANGE: An applicant has up to two months (62 days) after an eligible system is installed to submit an application form.

Eligibility requirements for the $1,000 Rebate:

Full details of eligibility are provided in the guidelines. Key criteria are listed below.

  • Rebates are only available to people who have not previously received assistance to install ceiling insulation through the Home Insulation Program or the Homeowner Insulation Program at this address.
  • The system must replace an existing electric storage hot water system.
  • An owner-occupier, landlord or tenant can apply for the rebate as long as the dwelling where the hot water system is installed is a principal place of residence.
  • The system must be installed and certified by a suitably qualified person (for example an electrician and/or plumber).

Eligible households

An owner-occupier, landlord or tenant can apply for the Federal Government solar hot water rebate as long as the dwelling where the hot water system is installed is a principal place of residence. Government organisations are not eligible for the rebate.

How do you apply and how long will it take?

  • You can only apply for the rebate after the system has been installed.
  • The rebate is not available as a point of sale discount nor can a retailer, installer or commercial business apply for the rebate on behalf of their customers.
  • To claim a rebate, you need to submit an application using the application form below.
  • You have up to two months (62 days) after an eligible system is installed to submit an application form.
  • Please attach a copy of your purchase receipts which clearly indicates that you have installed a solar or heat pump hot water system with the application. No other supporting documentation is required.
  • You are required to agree that, if requested, you will provide evidence to support claims made in the application as part of an audit process to ensure you meet the program guidelines. For example allowing an authorised inspector access to your system.
  • You should allow eight weeks for the application to be processed.

Click here for detailed information about the Federal Government rebate.

Further information is available on 1800 808 571.

Update on rebates 28th January 2011

As part of the response to the flood disaster the Government will redirect projected surplus funding from the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme - Solar Hot Water Rebate; These surplus funds have become available as a result of lower than anticipated levels of demand for the Rebate in 2010. Enough money remains within the program to support current rebate demand levels. All REBS - Solar Hot Water Rebate applications will continue be processed as normal. Depending on future levels of demand, eligible households will still be able to access the Rebate in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 Financial Years This is positive news and should provide some certainty to the solar hot water industry going forward. For more information visit http://www.climatechange.gov.au

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NSW State Government solar hot water rebate

Announcement 1st July 2011

The NSW Home Saver Rebates program has ended as scheduled on 30 June 2011. NSW households may still be eligible for a rebate if they have purchased and installed eligible items on or before 30 June 2011 and the completed application form is received by the Office of Environment and Heritage no later than 5pm, 30 September 2011. Applications received more than six months after installation or after 5pm, 30 September 2011 will not be eligible for a rebate.

For systems purchased and installed prior to the 30th of June 2011 please see relevant information below:

Basic eligibility requirements:

  • You must be replacing an existing Electric storage hot water system (not gas, solar or otherwise)
  • The system you are installing must qualify for a minimum of 20 REC's
  • For residential properties in NSW only
  • You must be installing the system into an existing home, not a new home complying to BASIX
  • The system must be installed by a licensed plumber
  • Be purchased in full and installed between 15 January 2010 and 30 June 2011

How long until I receive my rebate payment?

Your rebate application form can only be sumbitted after installation. Your rebate payment wil be made within a period of up to 8 weeks

How much is the rebate

$300

How will I be paid?

You can elect to receive your rebate by direct deposit into your nominated bank account or posted to you by cheque.

Click here for more information about the State Government rebate.

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Renewable Energy Credits (REC's) Rebate
RECs are a form of currency created by the Federal Government under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 and are used to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of hte Government's Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme. There are 4 zones within Australia which will determine the amount of RECs per system. Solar Pumping Solutions have calculated the RECs rebate for customers they service within the Central Tablelands, Central West and Blue Mountains - all of which fall within Zone 3 of the scheme.

All of the Hills Solar hot water systems are eligible for the REC's rebate.

  • RECS - compared to flat panel systems - Some flat plate systems may offer more REC's however this has been calculated on 'area' covered by extremely large flat panels. As our systems are more efficient they cover less area.
  • REC's - compared to other evacuated tube systems - The Hills systems have been allocated on average 4 additional REC's points in comparison with other equivalent sized evacuated tube systems on the market showing them to be the most efficient evacuated tube product available.

Click here for more information about the REC's rebate.

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*Note

Information on this page is to be used as a guide only, all rebates and their final calculation and eligibility is conducted by the relevant government department upon submission of your specific details after system purchase.