What is the Australian Government’s Energy Efficient Homes Package Solar Hot Water Rebate Program?
The Australian Governments Energy Efficient Homes Package Solar Hot Water Rebate encourages Australians to switch to alternative hot water technologies by assisting with the cost of greenhouse friendly systems. A rebate of $1,600 is available for installation of solar and heat pump hot water systems to replace electric hot water systems (only) in existing homes. Because electric storage hot water systems generate the most greenhouse gas emissions, the governments rebate program aims to replace existing electric storage hot water systems by offering this $1,600 rebate. The Australian Government rebate is not applicable for replacing older solar hot water or gas systems. In order to be eligible for the rebate, the Solar Hot Water Installer must verify that: • The system is a new and complete hot water system that replaces an existing electric storage hot water system previously operational at the dwelling • The system is eligible for at least 20 RECs at the time and place of installation
