Rebates
Solar Panels
Systems of up to 1.5kWp size will receive Solar Credits multiplier bonus (worth approximately $3,850 in Melbourne).
Solar Hot Water Rebates
The Victorian and Federal Government offers various rebates for hot water heating systems.
More about Solar Hot Water Rebates
The National Solar Schools Program
The Australian Government is committed to helping our schools take
practical action to tackle climate change and conserve our precious
water supplies. In keeping with this commitment, the Government is
introducing a new more flexible initiative that will replace the current
Green Vouchers for Schools Program.
Under the new National Solar Schools Program, every school in
Australia is eligible to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to install 2
kilowatt solar panels and a range of energy and water efficiency
measures, such as:
- lighting upgrades
- sky lights
- shade awnings
- solar hot water systems, and
- rainwater tanks
This new program allows schools to choose the most effective way to meet their energy and water efficiency goals.
Green Loans
- Provides $300 million over five years for low interest green loans
of up to $10,000 to assist families to install solar, water, and energy
efficient products. - Provides participating households with a Green Renovation Pack
and a sustainability assessment identifying potential energy
and water efficient actions, complete with estimated savings
to electricity and water bills and environmental benefits. - Increases awareness of the benefits of energy efficient
technologies in Australian households. - Delivers cost-effective greenhouse gas emissions reductions
in up to 200,000 existing households. - Strengthens the Australian community’s contribution to energy
efficiency and increases green inspired investment in households,
which will benefit the small business sector. - The loans are expected to be available in early 2009.