FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SOLAR ENERGY REBATE
The Federal Government provides a further solar energy rebate of $1000 for the installation of solar or heat pump hot water systems to replace existing electric storage systems, in existing eligible homes. New home construction is specifically excluded. The solar energy rebate is offered for eligible systems installed on, or after 20 February 2010 until March 2012. The intention is to pay correctly received applications within 60 days directly into a nominated bank account. This rebate cannot be debited at the point of sale nor can a retailer, installer or commercial business apply for the rebate on behalf of their customers.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to claim this rebate the new solar or heat pump hot water system must:
• Replace an existing electric storage hot water system
• Be a solar or heat pump hot water system eligible for at least 20 RECs
• Be purchased and installed after the announcement date (20 Feb 2010)
The dwelling where the new hot water system is being installed must:
• Be a principle place of residence
Any applicant will NOT be eligible to receive the Solar Hot Water Rebate of $1000 should they have already received or be applying for the new Insulation for Australian Households Rebate. This Government rebate is offered to homeowners for installing wall and ceiling insulation in an existing home.
For rental properties either the tenant or the owner may apply. Applicants only have 6 months from the installation date to apply and must attach a copy of the receipt
The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website provides the main eligibility criteria but it is recommended you reference the full criteria which can be found on their website.
Download the Federal Government’s Rebate application form.
 Application Form (1.6mb)
INSTALLS COMPLETED BEFORE 3RD FEBRUARY 2009
For any installs that were completed prior to 3 Feb 2009, the eligible rebate amount was $1000. This can still be claimed as long as:
• The application is made within 6 months of install completion
• The applicant and their spouse had a net taxable income of less than $100,000 in the 2007/2008 tax year
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