Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP)
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Supporting the Use of Renewable Energy for Remote Power Generation
The Australian Government's Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) provides financial support to increase the use of renewable generation in remote parts of Australia that presently rely on fossil fuel for electricity supply.
Displacing fossil fuels with renewable generation such as solar and wind power not only benefits the environment, but can also improve the lifestyle of Australians living in remote parts of the country, giving them greater access to electricity, reducing noise and air pollution and reducing the need to transport fuel over long distances.
Residential and Medium-scale sub-program
The Residential and Medium-scale (RM) sub-program provides rebates for households, communities, not-for-profit, business, government and other organisations, in those areas of Australia not close to a main grid, to support the installation of renewable generation systems.
Rebates of up to 50 per cent of the capital cost of renewable generation and essential enabling equipment are available to applicants that fully comply with the eligibility requirements and procedures outlined in the RM sub-program guidelines. The maximum rebate available is $200,000.
How to apply
To be eligible, applicants must have their Pre-purchase Application approved by the administrator before buying and installing new renewable generation systems.
Please send completed application forms to the relevant address below.
Guidelines
- Download the Residential and Medium-scale Program Guidelines
(rm-guidelines.pdf - 104KB)
Pre-purchase Application Form
- Download the RM Pre-purchase Application Form as a PDF file
- Download the RM Pre-purchase Application Form as an MSWord file
Rebate Application Form
- Download the RM Rebate Application Form as a PDF file
- Download the RM Rebate Application Form as an MSWord file
Renewable Energy Water Pumping sub-program
The Renewable Remote Power Generation Program - Renewable Energy Water Pumping sub-program provides rebates for business, government and other incorporated organisations, to support the installation of renewable energy water pumping systems in those areas of Australia not close to a main-grid. The sub-program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing reliance on diesel fuel for remote water pumping applications.
The Renewable Energy Water Pumping sub-program provides rebates for the renewable energy components of water pumps that displace diesel engine powered pumps in off-grid applications. The maximum rebate is $30,000 per property.
How to apply
To be eligible, applicants must have their Pre-purchase Application approved by the administrator before buying and installing new renewable energy water pumps.
Please send completed application forms to the relevant address below.
Guidelines
- Download the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Guidelines
(waterpumping-guidelines-nov07.pdf - 68KB)
Pre-purchase Application Form
- Download the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Pre-purchase Application Form as a PDF file
- Download the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Pre-purchase Application Form as an MSWord file
Rebate Application Form
- Download the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Rebate Application Form as a PDF file
- Download the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Rebate Application Form as an MSWord file
Documents are available for downloading as PDF and MSWord files.
Where to apply
| More information | New South Wales | Queensland | South Australia |
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| Remote Power Infoline 1300 137 880 |
Remote Power Administrator Department of Water & Energy GPO Box 3889 SYDNEY NSW 2001 |
Remote Power Administrator Sustainable Industries Division, EPA PO Box 15155 CITY EAST QLD 4002 |
Remote Power Administrator Energy Division Department for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure Level 8, ANZ Building 11 Waymouth Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 |
| Northern Territory | Tasmania | Victoria | ACT & Island Territories |
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Remote Power Administrator Energy Policy & Renewable Energy Department of Regional Development, Primary Industries, Fisheries and Resources GPO Box 3000 DARWIN NT 0801 |
Remote Power Administrator Office of Energy Planning & Conservation GPO Box 936 HOBART TAS 7001 |
Remote Power Administrator Sustainability Victoria Level 28, Urban Workshop 50 Lonsdale Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
Remote Power Administrator Renewable Energy Branch Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts GPO Box 787 CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
WA sub-programs
The national Residential and Medium-scale (RM) and Renewable Energy Water Pumping sub-programs are not currently available in Western Australia where similar RRPGP sub-programs are available. Guidelines and forms are available from the website listed below.
| Western Australia |
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Contact: Sustainable Energy Development Office www1.sedo.energy.wa.gov.au |
Major Projects and Industry Support Guidelines
The Major Project (rebate greater than $200,000) and Industry Support sub-programs have been suspended. These sub-programs have now received sufficient eligible proposals to result in the funds available for these sub-programs being fully committed. Large, eligible renewable generation projects may be eligible for a rebate through the Residential and Medium-scale sub-program, which provides rebates of up to $200,000. Prospective applicants should contact the relevant authority identified in the "Where to apply" section for further information.
