Solar hot water or heat pump rebate

Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme - solar hot water

Overview

Households across Australia that replace an existing electric storage hot water system with a solar hot water or heat pump system can apply for a rebate under the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme – solar hot water rebate. This replaces the Solar Hot Water Rebate which ended on 19 February 2010.

If you replace your old electric storage hot water system with a solar hot water heater you may be eligible for a rebate of $1,000 or $600 for a heat pump system.

Key eligibility

To be eligible for a rebate, you must:

• replace an existing electric storage hot water system
• not have previously received assistance from the Home (or Home Owner) Insulation Program
• install the system at a principal place of residence
• submit your application within 2 months (62 days) of installing your new hot water or heat pump system.

Home owners, renters and landlords are eligible for the rebate.

A number of other conditions apply. Visit the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme to check your eligibility.

Next steps

To take the next step, make sure you understand the full program information before applying.

For further information, you can also call the hotline on 1800 808 571.

Other assistance

You may be eligible for other rebates and assistance from your state government and the Australian Government.

Your local government may also have programs to help you with living greener. Contact your council directly to find out what assistance you may be eligible for.