Rebates and assistance
Check what Australian Government rebates are available to all Australians.
And then check what rebates are available in your state.
Australia Government Rebates
Renewable power incentive
You maybe entitled to Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) if your Small-scale Generation Unit (SGU), such as small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, wind or hydro unit, is eligible. These certificates can then be sold and transferred to a STC agent (usually electricity retailers) or sold in the STC market or through the STC Clearing House. A STC agent will offer you a financial benefit such as an up-front discount or delayed cash payment when you assign your STCs to them. A majority of owners take this option. Learn more at the Australian Government's Office of Renewable Energy Regulator website.
The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) does not provide a rebate or feed-in tariff and is not a rebate-based scheme.
Related action: Generate your own electricity
Solar Hot Water Rebate (Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme)
The Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme – Solar Hot Water Rebate (REBS) assists households to save money on power bills and reduce their carbon emissions.
Water heating is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home, accounting for around 23 per cent of household emissions. Installing a climate friendly hot water system can save a family hundreds of dollars off their energy bills each year.
REBS is available to help eligible home-owners, landlords or tenants to replace their electric storage hot water systems with solar or heat pump hot water systems. Under REBS, eligible households can claim a rebate of $1,000 for a solar hot water system or $600 for a heat pump hot water system.
For more details about the Solar Hot Water Rebate visit the Climate Change and Energy efficiency website.
Related action: Install solar hot water
LPG gas vehicle conversion
The LPG Vehicle Scheme offers grants of $2,000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle already fitted with LPG or a grant of $1,500 for the LPG conversion of a new or used vehicle.
To check your eligibility and download an application form visit the AusIndustry LPG Vehicle Scheme website. You can also ring the AusIndustry Hotline on 13 28 46 or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au
Related action: Buy an efficient car
South Australia
Electricity feed-in scheme
The South Australian Solar Feed-In Scheme rewards households that install solar power (photovoltaic - PV) renewable energy generation systems by paying them for the electricity they generate.
For more details visit the SA Solar Feed-in scheme website.
Related action: Generate your own electricity
Solar hot water rebate
Concession card holders in South Australia may be eligible for a rebate of $500 for the cost of installing a new solar hot water or electric heat pump hot water system.
For more details visit the Transport, Energy and Infrastructure website.
Related actions: Install solar hot water
Home and garden water rebates
The H2OME rebate scheme offers South Australian households rebates for indoor and outdoor water efficiency improvements including showerheads, washing machines, water tanks, and water saving garden goods.
For more details visit the SA Water website.
Some local councils also offer rebates for purchasing water saving devices. Contact your local council to find out.
Related action: Install efficient appliances and fixtures
Home energy incentives
The Residential Energy Efficiency Scheme (REES) provides South Australian households assistance with installing efficient lighting, showerheads, draught proofing and upgrading to energy efficient appliances to reduce their energy usage.
For more details visit the Transport, Energy and Infrastructure website.
Related actions: Install efficient appliances and fixtures, Insulate, Shade and Weatherproof Your House