Your more sustainable home
For those in Australia who own their own homes:
The Federal Government is giving out rebates for environmentally responsibly initiatives in the home. Even though Rudd's government is wussing out on their promises before the election, they are still a lot better than Howard's lot.
If you don't have effective insulation:
You can get $1,600 off the cost of ceiling insulation, which could actually make it free.
OR
If you don't have solar hot water:
You can get $1,600 off the cost of installing solar hot water. Probably best to choose the insulation if you're in a colder climate. You can also get extra money over time through the carbon trading scheme: RECs.
If you don't have greywater or a rainwater tank:
You can get up to $500 off the cost of installing one of these.
If you want to get a solar electricity system to connect up with the main grid:
You can get about $8,000 off the cost of installation. NOT means tested any more. You can also get extra money over time if you choose to sell your carbon credits: RECs.
If you want to get a solar electricity system and/or wind and/or hydro system and live well away from the main grid:
You can get up to $200,000 on rebates for being self-sufficient energy-wise.
If you're short of cash:
You can get up to $10,000 in a low-interest loan to put towards green home initiatives.
OR if you're RENTING:
If you have no insulation or solar hot water, talk to your landlord about rebates on installation in your home.
More information:
http://www.environment.gov.au/rebates/index.html
There are also STATE rebates that provide additional savings, some for household appliances that RENTERS can take advantage of:
WA: Energy - Homeowners Water - Homeowners & Renters
VIC: Water & Energy - Homeowners & Renters
TAS: Hobart: Water - Homeowners Hobart: Energy - Homeowners Hobart: Insulation - Landlords
NSW: Water & Energy - Homeowners
SA: Water - Homeowners & Renters Energy - Homeowners & Renters Energy - Homeowners
NT: Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, for now: Water - Homeowners and Renters
QLD: Selected areas of Queensland, via a lottery: Solar Electricity - Homeowners That's all for Queensland, their Water rebates closed last year - FAIL.
That's possibly not exhaustive, and some local councils offer incentives, so keep an eye out. It has been demonstrated in other countries such as Germany that the only way to get mass transference to renewable energy is through government incentives. FWIW you can also look at my list of growing links.
Pass on this information to others!
The Federal Government is giving out rebates for environmentally responsibly initiatives in the home. Even though Rudd's government is wussing out on their promises before the election, they are still a lot better than Howard's lot.
If you don't have effective insulation:
You can get $1,600 off the cost of ceiling insulation, which could actually make it free.
OR
If you don't have solar hot water:
You can get $1,600 off the cost of installing solar hot water. Probably best to choose the insulation if you're in a colder climate. You can also get extra money over time through the carbon trading scheme: RECs.
If you don't have greywater or a rainwater tank:
You can get up to $500 off the cost of installing one of these.
If you want to get a solar electricity system to connect up with the main grid:
You can get about $8,000 off the cost of installation. NOT means tested any more. You can also get extra money over time if you choose to sell your carbon credits: RECs.
If you want to get a solar electricity system and/or wind and/or hydro system and live well away from the main grid:
You can get up to $200,000 on rebates for being self-sufficient energy-wise.
If you're short of cash:
You can get up to $10,000 in a low-interest loan to put towards green home initiatives.
OR if you're RENTING:
If you have no insulation or solar hot water, talk to your landlord about rebates on installation in your home.
More information:
http://www.environment.gov.au/rebates/index.html
There are also STATE rebates that provide additional savings, some for household appliances that RENTERS can take advantage of:
WA: Energy - Homeowners Water - Homeowners & Renters
VIC: Water & Energy - Homeowners & Renters
TAS: Hobart: Water - Homeowners Hobart: Energy - Homeowners Hobart: Insulation - Landlords
NSW: Water & Energy - Homeowners
SA: Water - Homeowners & Renters Energy - Homeowners & Renters Energy - Homeowners
NT: Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, for now: Water - Homeowners and Renters
QLD: Selected areas of Queensland, via a lottery: Solar Electricity - Homeowners That's all for Queensland, their Water rebates closed last year - FAIL.
That's possibly not exhaustive, and some local councils offer incentives, so keep an eye out. It has been demonstrated in other countries such as Germany that the only way to get mass transference to renewable energy is through government incentives. FWIW you can also look at my list of growing links.
Pass on this information to others!