Renewable energy
Living sustainably starts at home
Heating water is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home excluding the family car. The Australian Government is helping Australian households install climate friendly hot water technologies.
Solar panels
The Solar Homes and Communities Plan provides cash rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes and community use buildings.
More about the Solar Homes and Communities Plan
Solar hot water rebates
Rebates of $1000 are available in eligible circumstances to install solar and heat pump hot water systems to replace electric storage hot water systems in existing privately owned homes.
More about Solar Hot Water Rebates
Renewable energy in remote areas
The Australian Government's Renewable Remote Power Generation Program provides financial support to increase the use of renewable generation in remote parts of Australia that presently rely on fossil fuel for electricity supply.
More about the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program
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