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 Australian Government is offering rebates of $1000 to eligible households for the installation of solar hot water systems.
• National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative
  Rebates of up to $500 for the purchase and installation of a new rainwater tank or a greywater treatment system installed prior to 10 May, 2011; applications close 10 November 2011.
• 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 $284.

• NSW Rainwater Tank Rebate
  The NSW government offered a rebate to help households who installed a rainwater tank before 30 June 2011. Applications have now closed.

• 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 rebates have ended, while ClimateSmart continues to offer rebates & grants for items like solar hot water systems.  Other rebates may be available through local councils.  

• ClimateSmart Rebates & Grants
  There are a number of grants available in Queensland under this scheme, including solar hot water & a business cluster program with $10,000 grants.

• Rainwater Tank Rebates
  The South Australian Government has announced a new rainwater tank plumbing rebate scheme. Rebates of up to $1000 are being offered to plumb new or existing rainwater tanks into existing homes by 30 June 2011.
• Solar Hot Water Rebate Scheme
  Provided by the Energy Division of South Australia's Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
• Home Rebates
  Rebates available on a number of different water efficient products around the home including rainwater tanks, garden goods and a home retrofit.

• Showerhead Swap Program
  Residents of Perth can exchange their old inefficient showerheads for new efficient ones free of charge.
• Toilets To Go
  WA Water Corporation is running a toilet exchange program for residents of Perth, Mandurah and Geraldton.
• 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.

• Solar Hot Water Rebates and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
  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 of up to $50 for specified water saving products and $500 for plumbing services.

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