The Government of Western Australia is offering rebates to householders who install environmentally friendly, gas-boosted solar water heaters.

Rebates Available

• $500 for natural gas-boosted solar water heaters
• $700 for bottled LP gas-boosted solar water heaters used in areas without reticulated gas.

Gas-boosted solar water heaters have the lowest greenhouse gas emissions and running costs of all common, residential hot water systems.

Householders replacing an electric hot water system or building a new home may also be eligible for Renewable Energy Certificates of up to $900, as a result of the Federal Government's Mandatory Renewable Energy Target.

With the Government rebates available, the extra investment in a gas-boosted solar water heater can pay for itself within 5 years compared to an electric or bottled LP gas hot water system, and within 8 years compared to a natural gas hot water system.

Contact your solar water heater supplier to assess your eligibility and apply.

Aims of the Solar Water Heater Subsidy Scheme

• Reduce greenhouse gas (CO₂) emissions.
  
• Replace the use of fossil fuels with renewable energy.
  
• Assist in the long term development of the solar water heater industry.
  
• Reduce household expenditure on energy and increase accessibility to sustainable technology.
  
• Increase public awareness about sustainable energy technology.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Rebates are available for new, two or more panel, gas-boosted solar water heaters that are accredited to Australian Standard AS2712
  
• Solar water heaters must be used for private residential purposes (excepting display homes and residential developments where special conditions apply)
  
• Solar water heaters must be purchased from suppliers (PDF 55 KB) recognised by the Sustainable Energy Development Office
  
• Rebates for installations in new homes must be pre-approved through a formal pre-approval process.
  
• Solar water heaters must be purchased and installed within the 12 months prior to a rebate application being received by the Sustainable Energy Development Office.
  

Full terms and conditions of the Solar Water Heater Subsidy Scheme are outlined in the scheme guidelines (PDF 61 KB).

The process for applying for a rebate is outlined on the application form (PDF 57 KB).

Further Information
Information about solar water heaters
Frequently asked questions about the scheme
Suppliers of solar water heaters (PDF 55 KB)
Scheme guidelines (PDF 61 KB)
Application form (PDF 57 KB)

For further details: contact the Sustainable Energy Development Office Energy Smart Line 1300 658 158


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