Victorian State Government Rebates

Suppied to us by Brimbank City Council

The Victorian Government are committing to increase the sustainability of Victoria's energy and water consumption by offering various rebates. Listed in this article are some of the rebates and grants currently on offer (as of 25 March 2009). Gas Hot Water Rebate (guidelines effective 1 July 2007) Receive a rebate when you change your peak (day-rate) electric hot water system to a gas system. Rebates are provided for the purchase and installation of natural gas and LPG water heaters (5 star energy rated) in households that currently use a peak (day-rate) electric water heater. For further information and conditions please contact Resource Smart on 1300 366 195 or alternatively visit their website at www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/for_households/rebates_1927.html Insulation Rebate (guidelines effective 13 August 2007) Rebates are provided for the installation of ceiling insulation in Victorian homes that do not already have ceiling insulation. For further information and conditions please contact the Department of the Environment on 1800 808 571 or alternatively visit their website at www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/insulation-homeowner.html Rainwater tanks and water saving rebates The Victorian Government are providing rebates to households who install water-saving devices. For further information and conditions please visit their website at www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/saving/home/rebates Solar Energy System Rebate Solar energy system rebates are available for the installation of solar energy systems on homes, schools and community-use buildings. For further information please call Australian Government Solar Homes and Communities Plan on 1800808571 or alternatively visit their website at www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/pv/index.html Solar Hot Water Rebate Rebates are now available for the installation of solar hot water heaters for metropolitan and regional Victoria. To find out if you are eligible or for further information please call 1300 366 195 or visit their website at www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/for_households/rebates_3041.html Whitegoods Appliance Rebate Low income households are being offered a rebate on the purchase of high efficiency whitegoods. This rebate is only available to concession card holders who have applied for a No Interest Loan, Progress Loan or are using the good Shepherd Buying Services. For conditions and further information please visit their website at www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/forhouseholds/rebates3740.html

 

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