South Australia
South Australian residents have access to rebates and assistance from the Australian Government and the SA 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 9 rebate and assistance programs available in South Australia
Electricity feed-in tariff
The South Australian Solar Feed-In Scheme rewards households that install solar power (photovoltaic - PV) renewable energy generation technology by paying them for the excess electricity they generate.
Available: SA For: Home owners; Renters; Landlords Category: Energy
Home and garden water rebates
The H2OME rebate scheme provides South Australian households from $30 to $1,000 for indoor and outdoor water efficiency improvements including showerheads, washing machines, water tanks, dual flush toilets, garden goods, home water audit, hot water re-circulators and pool covers and pool cover rollers.
Available: SA For: Home owners; Renters Category: Water
Home energy incentives
South Australian households can reduce their energy usage by participating in the Residential Energy Efficiency Scheme (REES) to receive assistance with installing efficient lighting, showerheads, draught proofing and upgrading to energy efficient appliances.
Available: SA For: Home owners; Renters Category: 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
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 rebate
Concession card holders in South Australia, who own and occupy their home, may be eligible for a rebate of $500 for the cost of installing a new solar hot water or electric heat pump hot water system.
Available: SA 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
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