Rebate Offers
Water Tanks
Cost: $1500 - $6500
Rebates:
- $150 for tank 600 litres or greater; extra $150 for toilet connection
- $500 for 2000 - 4999 litre tank connected to toilet and/or laundry
- $900 for 5000plus litre tank connected to toilet or laundry
- $1000 for 5000plus litre tank connected to toilet and laundry
How to apply: download claim form and send to local water supplier.
Grey Water
Cost: $700 - $1400
Rebate: $500
How to apply: download claim form and send to local water supplier.
Toilet / Shower
- Dual Flush toilet: costs $15 - $1000, rebate $50
- 3 star water efficient showerhead: costs from $75, $10 or $20 rebate
- Water Saving Goods, eg tap timer, weep hoses, trigger nozzles: $30 rebate for $100 spent
How to apply: download claim form and send to local water supplier.
Solar Energy
Cost for new system: $11,000 to $16,000
Rebate:
- New systems, up to $8000
- Extension to old system, up to $5000
How to apply: family income must be less than $100,000.
Form sent to Federal Environment Department
Solar Hot Water (Melbourne)
Cost: $3000 - $5000
Rebate: $900 - $1500 depending on system
How to apply: point of sale discount.
Solar Hot Water (Regional Victoria)
Cost: $3000 - $5000
Rebate: $1900 to $2500, additional $200 if you live in a mains gas area
How to apply: point of sale discount.
Gas Hot Water
Cost: $1000
Rebates:
- $400 for a five star hot water heater
- $700 for concession card holders
- $300 for installation rebate for flat dwellers
How to apply: from participating retailers.
Ceiling Insulation
Cost: about $1000
Rebates: 30% of the cost, up to $300; 50% of the total cost up to $500 for concession card holders
How to apply: through insulation supplier as a point of sale discount.
(source: The Sunday Age September 7, 2008)
