1. NSW Climate Change Fund Residential Rebate Program
Administered by: Department of Environment and Climate Change
Description:
- Rainwater tank rebate - up to $1500 for rainwater tanks connected to toilets and washing machines, http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfrtw.htm
- Hot water system rebate - up to $1200 to switch from electric to solar, heat pump or gas hot water systems, http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfhws.htm
- Ceiling insulation rebate - half the cost of installing ceiling insulation in your home, to a maximum of $300, http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfcir.htm
- Washing machine rebate - $150 for buying a 4.5 star or higher WELS rated washing machine, http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfwmr.htm
- Fridge Buyback - $35 to have a second fridge removed from your home, http://www.fridgebuyback.com.au/
2. Low Emissions Assistance Plan for Renters
Administered by: Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Description: Landlords and tenants (with landlord permission) are eligible for a rebate of up to $1,000 to install ceiling insulation in their rental properties. Landlords may also be eligible for either the ceiling insulation or the rebate for solar hot water.
http://www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/insulation-renter.html
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/solarhotwater/index.html
3. The Solar Homes and Communities Plan
Administered by: Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Description: Provides cash rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes.
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/pv/index.html
4. Sydney Water rebates for water efficient toilets, taps and showerheads and washing machines
Administered by: Sydney Water
Desccription: http://www.sydneywater.com.au/SavingWater/InYourHome/. You will need to check with Sydney Water that your properties would be eligible for these rebates. The Water Fix service provides $180 of plumbing services:
- Toilet Replacement Service - Let Sydney Water replace your single flush with a 4-star, water efficient, dual flush toilet. Save about 25,000 litres every year and up to $200.
- Get a free water saving kit - And save around nine buckets of water a day. Register online for your free kit.
- WaterFix your home - From only $22* a qualified plumber will visit your home to install water saving devices. Register here or call the WaterFix hotline on 1800 995 886.
- Washing machine rebate - You can get a $150 rebate from Sydney Water to buy a water efficient washing machine.
5. Sydney Water water saving in your garden – tips and rebates
Administered by: Sydney Water
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