Solar
Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme
On 19 February 2010 the Government announced that a new household
Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme will assist households to save money
on power bills and reduce their carbon emissions.
This new Scheme will replace the Home Insulation Program and the
Solar Hot Water Rebate Program both of which are discontinued as of
close of business 19 February 2010.
Over 1.1 million houses were insulated under the Home Insulation
Program with $1.4 billion paid, and more than 122,000 applications
received under the Solar Hot Water Rebate with more than $164
million paid. This Program was discontinued on 19 February 2010 and
replaced with a new household Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme.
For more information visit the
Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website.
Householders and installers can contact 1800 808 571.
Installers can also call 1800 029 686 for more
information relating to payment for work undertaken.
Electrical safety checks recently announced for homes with foil
insulation will continue.
For more about electrical safety visit the
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website.
