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Government rebates and grants for renewable energy

 

You can literally save thousands of dollars on a grid connected, off grid, solar hot water or solar pumping system if you qualify for one of the Australian Government's renewable energy rebates, subsidies or grants!

 

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You can download rebate application forms here. Some general information on the various rebate programs can be found below, but please don't hesitate in contacting the Energy Matters team for expert advice on rebates that may be applicable to you!

 

NEW! - In addition to rebates and renewable energy certificates, find out here how your solar power system could be financed and actually generate income for you with the help of the feed in tariff!

 

 

Rebates for home solar power installations

 

Electricity grid connected homes (Solar Homes and Communities Plan, formerly PVRP)

 

The Australian Government gives cash rebates until June 2012 to households when a grid connected solar PV system is installed. These rebates are now means tested, restricted to households earning an annual taxable income of less than $100,000. 

 

Under the means tested rebate program, households that have installed 450 watts - 1kW system can get up to $8,000 back; which is based on $8 per watt capped at 1kW. Households can also apply for a rebate when upgrading an existing PV system to 1kW; they get $5000; which is $5 per watt, capped at 1kW.

 

 

Remote and off-grid homes (RRPGP)

 

Rebates are also available for stand alone power systems but it is conditional. To be eligible, applicants must have their pre-purchase application approved by the administrator before buying and installing new renewable generation systems. To be eligible, you must also own the household and live there; it must be your primary residence. The household must be located 1km from the grid or it must cost $30,000 or more to be connected to the grid. 

 

If you meet these conditions then the rebate will cover 50% of the system costs including renewable energy components and enabling equipment such as batteries, cabling etc... This rebate covers costs of under $200,000, for anything larger refer to Major Project Program. You can also apply for this rebate when upgrading an existing system.

 

 

Eligibility for rebate

 

Household must earn under $100K per annum of taxable income to be eligible for the rebate. No rebate will be given if second hand panels are used. The rebate will also not be obtained if equipment has been installed without pre-approval from the Australian Greenhouse Office (AGO).

 

In order to be eligible for this rebate, you need to be an owner/ occupyer of the house; and it has to be your primary residence. The Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), a regulating body, requires that the PV system be also installed by a BCSE accredited installer, not just any electrician. Energy Matters have numerous BCSE accredited installers that can complete all the paperwork and install a PV system according to BCSE standards.

 

If you are eligible for the Renewable Remote Power Generation Programme, then you cannot be eligible for the PV Rebate Program.

 

Solar grants and rebates for schools

 

The cost of installing a grid connect solar power system can be entirely financed through government grants of up to $50,000! We'll even assist you with  grant application forms and provide plenty of additional bonuses. 

For schools located over 1km from the mains electricity grid, a rebate is offered. The RRPGP rebate will cover 50% of the system cost .

 

 

Rebates for churches & community buildings

 

Electricity grid connected organisations (Solar Homes and Communities Plan)

 

The Australian Government gives cash rebates until June 2012  for eligible churches and community buildings when a grid connect PV system is installed. The rebate scheme offers up 50% of the cost of up to a 2kW grid connected system (as a proportion of the cost of the whole system), capped at a maximum rebate of $12,000.

 

 

Solar for remote churches and community buildings

 

Communities, business organizations, non-profit organizations, government organizations which are not close to the grid are eligible. Rebates are also available for stand alone power systems but it is conditional. To be eligible, applicants must have their pre-purchase application approved by the administrator before buying and installing new renewable generation systems. The organisation must be located 1km from the grid or it must cost $30,000 or more to be connected to the grid. 

 

If you meet these conditions then the rebate will cover 50% of the system costs including renewable energy components and enabling equipment such as batteries, cabling etc... This rebate covers costs of under $200,000, for anything larger refer to Major Project Program.

You can also apply for this rebate when upgrading an existing system.

 

 

Solar rebates for business

 

Solar electricity for remote business organisations

 

Business organizations, non-profit organizations, government organizations which are not close to the grid are eligible. Rebates are also available for stand alone power systems but it is conditional. To be eligible, applicants must have their pre-purchase application approved by the administrator before buying and installing new renewable generation systems. The organisation must be located 1km from the grid or it must cost $30,000 or more to be connected to the grid. 

 

If you meet these conditions then the rebate will cover 50% of the system costs including renewable energy components and enabling equipment such as batteries, cabling etc... This rebate covers costs of under $200,000, for anything larger refer to Major Project Program. You can also apply for this rebate when upgrading an existing system.

 

 

Solar water pumping for remote areas

 

The Renewable Energy Water Pumping Sub-Programme provides rebates for the renewable energy components of water pumps that displace diesel engine powered pumps in off-grid applications. 

 

Rebates of 40% of the capital cost of the renewable energy components minus $1,000 are available to applicants that fully comply with the eligibility requirements and procedures outlined in the guidelines.

 

 

Rebates for solar hot water

 

National Solar hot water rebates are available until 31st of March 2012, but the Australian Commonwealth Government reserves the right to change the rebate amount. Currently, Australian federal government offers $1000 rebates for installing solar and heat pump hot water systems (conditions apply). You may also be eligible for State Government rebates.

 

 

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

 

RECs are available when complete solar hot water and heaters are installed or when renewable energy is produced say by a photovoltaic system, micro-hydro or wind system. To receive RECs there are certain conditions that need to be fulfilled. The prices of these certificates vary. RECs are traded in for money.

 

The RECs are released by the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator which initially was created to ensure that Australian Government meets its Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET).

 

 

Download rebate application forms

Download application forms from Energy Matters

 

 

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