Rebates for Solar or Heat Pump hot water systems.

There are two available rebates for Australian residents that are wanting to change to a Solar Hot Water system, a Federal Rebate and a State rebate, and BOTH of these can be claimed.

Federal Australian Government rebate

The Australian Government’s solar hot water program provides a rebate of $1,000 to install a solar hot water system, or $600 for a heat pump, to households replacing an electric water heater. http://www.climatechange.gov.au/government/programs-and-rebates/solar-hot-water.aspx

State Rebates for solar or heat pump hot water systems which replace an electric system.

NSW - http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfhws.htm

$300 rebate is available in New South Wales for a solar or heat pump hot water system eligible for at least 20 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), and replacing an electric system.

QLD - http://www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au/solar_hot_water_rebate.cfm

$600 rebate  is available for solar or heat pump hot water systems in Queensland, that are eligible for at least 20 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).  A higher rebate of $1,000 is available for pensioners and low income earners.

SA - http://www.dtei.sa.gov.au/energy/rebates_and_grants/solar_hot_water

$600 rebate for a solar or heat pump hot water system to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria in South Australia, which includes holding a Health Care or Concession Card and having a system eligible for at least 18 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).

VIC - http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/for_households_3096.html

Between $300 and $1,600 is available in Solar Hot Water Rebates in Victoria. The better performing systems, or the ones that make the most effective use of the sun’s energy, attract a higher rebate.

WA - http://www.energy.wa.gov.au/2/3579/64/solar_water_heater_subsidy_scheme.pm

$500 is available for natural gas-boosted solar water heaters in Western Australia or $700 for bottled LPG-boosted solar water heaters (used in areas without reticulated)