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Rebates & incentives

Here's a list of rebate and incentive schemes to help you financially while you help the environment. It includes information on rebates for water tanks and other water saving products.

National Programs

  • Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
    Applicable to the installation of certain solar hot water systems in certain circumstances. Many states and territories provide supplementary schemes to cover circumstances exempt under this scheme.
  • Solar hot water rebate scheme
    The Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme from the Federal Government is now closed.
  • Federal grants & funding for water
    Includes grants for sustainable rural water use, major stormwater & resuse works and grants for surf-lifesaving clubs to save water.
  • Living Greener
    Use the rebates and assistance search tool to find a variety of state and federal rebates available in your region

State & Territory Programs


Victoria


New South Wales

  • NSW Rainwater Tank Rebate
    The NSW goverment offered a rebate to help households who installed a rainwater tank before 30 June 2011. Applications have now closed but there is a program to help lower income households to reduce their energy use.

ACT


Queensland

The Queensland Government's Home and Garden WaterWise and ClimateSmart rebates have ended.  Other rebates may be available through local councils.  

South Australia

  • Rainwater Tank Rebates
    The South Australian Government has a stand alone rainwater tank rebate scheme. Rebates of up to $200 are being offered on tanks over 1,000 litres.
  • Solar Hot Water Rebate Scheme
    Provided by the Energy Division of South Australia's Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure

Western Australia

  • H2O Assist
    Water Corporation is running a program to help residents of Perth and Mandurah access and install rainwater tanks, dual flush toilets, pool covers and irrigation systems.
  • Rainwater reward
    For residents of Lower Great Southern, WA Water Corporation offers a series of rainwater tank rebates from $200 up to $1,000 depending if the tank is plumbed indoors.

Tasmania

  • Hobart City Solar and Heat Pump Hot Water Rebate Scheme
    The Hobart City Council is offering a rebate of up to $500 for installing a solar hot water system or heat pump. For information on rebates in other areas, contact your local council. This program will close on 30 June 2013.

Northern Territory

  • Solar Hot Water Rebates
    Rebates are available from the Power and Water Corporation if you lodge your application within 6 months of installing a solar hot water service.
  • Waterwise Central Australia Rebate Scheme
    Rebates are available from the Northern Territory Government to residents of Alice Springs and Tennant Creek on a Small-Products, Large Products, Rainwater tanks and plumbing services.


Local Rebates and Incentives

Some local councils and water providers offer rebates and incentive schemes specifically for their customers. Check out their websites to see what's available.