Solar Hot Water Rebate
Solar Hot Water Rebate Program
In July 2007, the Australian Federal Government introduced the Solar Hot Water Rebate Program. This program provides rebates of $1000 for the installation of solar and heat pump hot water systems. To be eligible for the rebate the system must:
• replace an electric storage hot water system
• be a solar or heat pump hot water system that is eligible for at least 20 Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) at the time of purchase at he installation address
• be verified by a registered agent
• be installed by a qualified electrician or plumber
• have a warranty of at least 5 years
• be installed at the owner's primary place of residence
• Also, the applicant must have a household income of less than $100,000 in the most recent tax year as lodged with the Australian Taxation Office.
Click here to download a rebate application form.