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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

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On 19 February 2010 the Government announced that a new household Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme will assist households to save money on power bills and reduce their carbon emission. This new Scheme will replace the Home Insulation Program and the Solar Hot Water Rebate Program both of which are discontinued as of close of business today 19 February 2010.

From 20 February 2010, the rebate on solar hot water systems is reduced from $1,600 to $1,000 and the rebate on heat pump systems is reduced from $1,000 to $600.

Transitional Arrangements until 19 March 2010

Transitional arrangements have been put in place for people who paid for or ordered their hot water systems prior to 20 February 2010. Eligible solar or heat pump hot water systems purchased or installed prior 20 February 2010 may be eligible for a $1,600 rebate for solar hot water or $1,000 for heat pumps, if proof of purchase or installation prior 20 February 2010 is included with the application.

Applicants who ordered or made partial payment for their solar or heat pump hot water systems but had not had their system installed prior to 20 February 2010, must include written evidence of their order with their rebate application. A receipt for a deposit or a copy of their supplier’s order form is required. A quote is not sufficient evidence of an order. In all cases final decisions regarding rebate eligibility will be made by the Government. Arrangements after 20 March 2010

IMPORTANT: All applications received from 20 March 2010 will be assessed for $1,000 for solar hot water and $600 for heat pump hot water systems, regardless of installation date. Program guidelines for the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme will be available shortly. Further information is available on phone 1800 808 571.

Basic eligibility requirements for the $1,000 Rebate:

  • The system you are installing must qualify for a minimum of 20 REC's
  • 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
  • Must be installed by a suitably qualified person (for example an electrician or plumber)
  • Available for systems installed on, or after February 3 2009

Eligible households

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. Government organisations are not eligible for the rebate.

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 hundreds of dollars on your energy bills.

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
  • The system must be installed by a licensed plumber

How much are the rebates?

The following rebates are being offered:

  • $300 for a gas hot water system with an energy rating of 5 stars or greater.
  • $300 for a solar or heat pump hot water system eligible for at least 20

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.

What if I installed my system before 15 January 2010?

Hot water systems installed on or after 1 October 2007 and before 14 January 2010 are eligible for a rebate of up to $1200 according to the rebate terms and conditions at the time of installation.

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.

  • 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

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.