Rebates & incentives

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.

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

Rebates of up to $500 for the purchase and installation of a new rainwater tank or a greywater treatment system

Includes grants for sustainable rural water use, major stormwater & resuse works and grants for surf-lifesaving clubs to save water.

Use the rebates and assistance search tool to find a variety of state and federal rebates available in your region

Sustainability Victoria offers rebates in circumstances where Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) may not be available

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.

Customers of Yarra Valley, South East & City West Water can replace their old single flush toilet with a 4 star dual flush toilet, including installation for as little as $284.

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.

If you install a 5 star WELS rated washing machine between 15 January 2010 and 30 June 2010 in NSW, you may be eligable for a $150 rebate from the Department of Environment and Climate Change

Sydney Water provides a toilet upgrade service to replace single flushes with 4 star water efficient dual flush toilets for customers in their region.

Residents in NSW are eligible for a $200 rebate when they upgrade from a single flush to a 4 star dual flush toilet. This rebate is not available for residents who use the Sydney Water toilet replacement service.

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

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

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.

Provided by the Energy Division of South Australia's Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure

Up to $200 rebates are available to South Australian residents who purchase a 4 star water efficient washing machine.

Rebates available on a number of different water efficient products around the home including showerheads, dual flush toilets, garden goods and water audits.

This comprehensive rebate scheme offers rebates for garden irrigation products, swimming pool covers, rainwater tanks, flow regulators, washing machines, showerheads and more.

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.

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.

Rebates are available from the Power and Water Corporation if you lodge your application within 12 months of purchasing a solar hot water service.

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.