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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

$1000 Federal Government Rebate
 *The Australian Government is helping Australian households install greenhouse friendly hot water technologies. This measurewill mean households can save money and help fight global warming. Water heating is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home. Basic eligibility for the Federal Government Rebate requires the following:

  • You must be replacing an existing Electric storage hot water system (not gas, solar or otherwise)
  • You must be installing the system into an existing home, not a new home complying to BASIX
  • Your taxable income for the household must be under $100,000 pa.
  • The system must be installed by a licensed plumber
  • Available for systems installed on, or after July 18 2007

Click here for detailed information about the Federal Government rebate.

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NSW State Government solar hot water rebate
*Water heating is the biggest energy user in NSW homes. By switching from an electric to a climate-friendly hot water system, you can save up to three tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year and $300 on your energy bills. The rebate is available for new gas, solar or heat pump hot water systems which replace an electric system.

Basic eligibility requirements for the NSW State Government Rebate:

  • You must be replacing an existing Electric storage hot water system (not gas, solar or otherwise)
  • 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 October 1, 2007 and June 30, 2009
  • The system must be installed by a licensed plumber

Click here for more information about the State Government rebate.

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Renewable Energy Credits (REC's) Rebate
*REC's are produced under the Australian Government's Mandatory Renewable Energy Scheme, which seeks to encourage more renewable energy production. Incentives are provided to the potential customers installing a renewable energy system. All of the Hills (full) Solar Hot Water Systems are eligible for the REC's rebate.

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 calculated by the relevant government department upon submission of your specific details after system purchase.