Solar Pumping Solutions
solar hot water
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
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 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 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
Click here for detailed information about the Federal Government rebate.
Rebate changes in the past
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 on 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.
Further information is available on 1800 808 571.
NSW State Government solar hot water rebate
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 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.
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 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.
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.
*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.