Sustainable Gympie

The Government announced on 28 February 2012 that the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme – Solar Hot Water Rebate (REBS) will close on 30 June 2012. REBS was 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. If you have installed a system prior to 28 February 2012, your application must reach the Department within 122 days from the date of installation. If you purchased or ordered (and paid a deposit) for a system up to 28 February 2012, but installed it after 28 February 2012, applications must be received by the Department by 30 June 2012.

Available from:

Australian Government

More information:

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/government/initiatives/solar-hot-water.aspx

Related actions:

Install solar hot water

Queensland households can access rebates of $600 or $1,000 (for eligible pensioners and low income earners) to replace an electric hot water system with a solar hot water system or heat pump. For more details and to check your eligibility visit the Queensland Government’s Solar Hot Water Rebate web page on the Do the Bright Thing website.

Available from:

Queensland Government

More information:

http://www.brightthing.energy.qld.gov.au/

Related actions:

Install solar hot water

The ClimateSmart Home Service can help Queensland residents improve their household energy and water efficiency. The home service involves a qualified electrician visiting your home to do an energy audit and provide you with a range of products and services to help save energy and water. The service costs $50 and could save you hundreds on your energy and water bills each year.

Available from:

Queensland Government

More information:

http://www.climatesmarthome.com/

Related actions:

Install efficient appliances and fixtures