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Rebates & incentives

 
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 Australian Government is offering rebates of $1000 to eligible households for the installation of solar hot water systems.

State & Territory Programs

Victoria
  • Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme
    Offered through the State Government's Our Water Our Future program. Rebates apply for water tanks, showerheads, garden products, greywater systems, dual flush toilets and more.

New South Wales
  • NSW Rainwater Tank Rebate
    The NSW government is offering a rebate to help households who install a rainwater tank with a capacity larger than 2,000L. There is an additional rebate for connecting the tank to the toilet or washing machine. The offer is only for existing homes.
  • NSW Washing Machine Rebate
    If you install a 4.5 star WELS rated washing machine between 1 August 2008 and 30 June 2010 in NSW, you may be eligable for a $150 rebate from the Department of Environment and Climate Change

ACT

Queensland
The Queensland Government is offering WaterWise rebates to households across the State. Other rebates may also be available through local councils. Here are the ones we are currently aware of:


South Australia
  • 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.
  • Washing Machine Rebate
    Up to $200 rebates are available to South Australian residents who purchase a 4 star water efficient washing machine.
  • Home Rebates
    Rebates available on a number of different water efficient products around the home including showerheads, dual flush toilets, garden goods and water audits.

Western Australia
  • Waterwise Rebate Program
    This comprehensive rebate scheme offers rebates for garden irrigation products, swimming pool covers, rainwater tanks, flow regulators, washing machines, showerheads and more.
  • Solar Water Heater Subsidy
    The Sustainable Energy Development Office of the Government of Western Australia is offering rebates to householders who install environmentally friendly, gas-boosted solar water heaters.

Tasmania
  • Hobart City Rebate Scheme
    The Hobart City Council has announced a number of water saving rebates for residential and non-residential customers in an effort to reduce water consumption by 10%. For information on rebates in other areas, contact your local council.

Northern Territory
  • 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.


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.