Rebates & incentives

• 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

• Solar hot water rebate program
  Sustainability Victoria offers rebates in circumstances where Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) may not be available
• Living Victoria Water Rebate Scheme
  Offered through the State Government's Office of Water. Rebates apply for water tanks, showerheads, garden products, greywater systems, dual flush toilets and more.
• Toilet Replacement Program - Melbourne metropolitan area
  Customers of Yarra Valley, South East Water, and City West Water can replace their old single flush toilet with a 4 star dual flush toilet, including installation for as little as $299.

• 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.

• Think Water, ACT Water incentive and rebate programs
  The ACT Government is offering a range of incentive and rebate programs including WaterSmart Homes and GardenSmart services, as well as rainwater tank rebates and a toilet retrofit program.

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

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.