New South Wales
New South Wales residents have access to rebates and assistance from the Australian Government and the NSW Government to help them in living greener.
Your local government may also have programs available. Contact your local council directly to find out what assistance you may be eligible for.
There are 10 rebate and assistance programs available in New South Wales
Electricity feed-in tariff
The Solar Bonus Scheme for New South Wales rewards households and businesses that install renewable energy systems such as solar power (photovoltaic - PV) systems or wind turbines by providing a credit for the electricity they generate.
Available: NSW For: Home owners; Landlords Category: Energy
Home energy assessment
NSW residents with an eligible concession card can improve their household energy with the Home Power Savings Program.
Available: NSW For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Energy
Home energy and water rebates
The New South Wales Home Saver Rebates program rewards households who make their home more water and energy efficient with rebates of up to $1,500 for water tanks, $300 for energy efficient hot water systems, $200 for dual flush toilets and $150 for hot water circulators.
Available: NSW For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Water; Energy
Home sustainability assessment
The Green Loans program offers households across Australia access to a free home sustainability assessment and report to help make practical improvements to their home and save energy and water.
Available: AUS For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Water; Energy
LPG gas vehicle conversion
The LPG Vehicle Scheme offers grants of $2,000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle already fitted with LPG or a grant of $1,500 for the LPG conversion of a new or used vehicle. You can only apply for one grant every 3 years.
Available: AUS For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Energy; Transport
Rainwater tank rebate
The Rainwater Tank Rebate offers Sydney Water customer’s up to $1,500 if you have bought, paid for in full and installed a new tank between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2011.
Available: NSW For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Water
Renewable power incentives
Households across Australia installing a small scale solar, wind or hydro renewable electricity system may be eligible for a benefit via Renewable Energy Certificates and Solar Credits.
Available: AUS For: Home owners Category: Energy
Solar hot water or heat pump rebate
Households across Australia that replace an existing electric storage hot water system may be eligible for rebates of $1,000 for a solar hot water system or $600 for a heat pump hot water system under the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme.
Available: AUS For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Energy
Toilet replacement service
The Toilet Replacement Service offers Sydney Water customers a saving of up to $370 to replace a single-flush toilet with a new 4-star, water-efficient dual-flush toilet.
Available: NSW For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Water
Water tank or greywater system rebate
Households across Australia can receive up to $500 under the National Rainwater and Greywater initiative to install rainwater tanks or a greywater treatment system.
Available: AUS For: Home owners; Landlords Category: Water
Why do it?
It doesn't matter if you own or rent. You can save money and help protect our environment by making changes to your home.
Some changes are cheap, some more expensive. Rebates and assistance may be available to help reduce the costs so you can start saving money and living greener sooner.
Page last modified: 25 Feb 2010