Rebates
Gas hot water systems
Rebates are available for gas hot water systems from the Department of Mines and Energy (DME). This rebate is $300 (and a $200 rebate is also available for other household gas items, such as stoves, ovens, space heating and clothes dryers). More details on the Gas Installation Rebate Scheme are available from the DME website or by calling (07) 3247 3254.
Solar and heat pump hot water systems
A federal incentive applies to solar and heat pump systems through the Office of Renewable Energy Regulator with Renewable Energy Certificates (REC’s). These are available at purchase and offset the cost of the system. Further information on REC’s is available from hot water system suppliers or the Office of Renewable Energy Regulator website or by calling (02) 6274 2192.
