Here's a list of rebate and incentive schemes to help you financially while you help the environment. It includes information on rebates for water tanks and other water saving products.
VICTORIA
The Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme gives you the chance to save water and money inside your home.
REBATE SUMMARY
600 - 1,999 Litre Tank
- $150 rebate
- $150 connection to toilet
2,000 - 4,999 Litre Tank
- $150 rebate
- $500 connection to toilet and/or laundry
5,000 Litre Tank or Greater
- $150 rebate
- $900 connection to toilet or laundry
- $1000 connection to toilet and laundry
For more information:
Our Water Our Future
Phone: (03) 5332 5000
http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/saving/home/rebates
NEW SOUTH WALES
The rebate is available for the installation of any new rainwater storage system in residential properties in NSW.
REBATE SUMMARY
2,000 - 3,000 Litre Tank
- $150 rebate
- $500 connection to toilet(s)
- $500 connection to washing machine(s)
- $1,150 maximum total
4,000 - 6,999 Litre Tank
- $400 rebate
- $500 connection to toilet(s)
- $500 connection to washing machine(s)
- $1,400 maximum total
7,000 Litre Tank or Greater
- $500 rebate
- $500 connection to toilet(s)
- $500 connection to washing machine(s)
- $1,500 maximum total
For more information:
New South Wales Government
Phone: 1300 361 967
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/index.htm
ACT
The ACT Government is offering a range of incentive and rebate programs including WaterSmart Homes and GardenSmart services, as well as rainwater tank rebates.
REBATE SUMMARY
2,000 - 3,999 Litre Tank
- $750 connection to toilet or washing machine
4,000 - 8,999 Litre Tank
- $900 connection to toilet or washing machine
9,000 Litre Tank or Greater
- $1,000 connection to toilet or washing machine
For more information:
Think Water, ACT Government
Phone: (02) 6207 2170
http://www.thinkwater.act.gov.au/tuneup_rebates.shtml
TASMANIA
The Hobart City Council has announced a number of water saving rebates for residential and non-residential customers in an effort to reduce water consumption by 10%
REBATE SUMMARY
2,000 Litres or Greater
- $200 rebate
- $300 connection to toilet
- $400 connection to toilet and washing machine
For more information:
Hobart City Council
Phone: 6238 2980
http://www.hobartcity.com.au/HCC/
STANDARD/REBATE_SCHEME.html
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QUEENSLAND
The Queensland Government is offering WaterWise rebates to households across the State. Through the rebate scheme households will be able to obtain cash rebates for a number of water saving devices.
REBATE SUMMARY
3,000 Litres or Greater
- $1,500 connection to laundry cold water tap or toilet
For more information:
Queensland Government
Phone: 1800 243 585
http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/water
/saverscheme/rebate_schemes.html
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
A rebate of between $200 and $1000 is being offered towards the cost of purchasing and plumbing a rainwater tank to retrofit into your home for uses such as toilet flushing, clothes washing and for hot water supply.
REBATE SUMMARY
1,000 Litres or Greater
- up to $800 to purchase new tank and connect to toilet, washing machine or hot water supply
- up to $600 to connect existing tank to toilet, washing machine or hot water supply
For more information:
South Australian Government
Phone: 1800 130 952
http://www.sawater.com.au/SAWater/YourHome/
SaveWaterInYourHome/rebates_rainwatertanks.htm
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
This comprehensive rebate scheme offers rebates for garden irrigation products, swimming pool covers, rainwater tanks, flow regulators, washing machines, showerheads and more.
REBATE SUMMARY
600 Litres or Greater
2,000 Litres or Greater
- $600 or up to 50% (the lesser figure) connected to toilet or washing machine
For more information:
Western Australian Government
Phone: 1300 133 646
http://portal.water.wa.gov.au/portal/page/portal/
WiseWaterUse/WhatProductsCanIGetARebateFor/
DomesticRainwaterTanks
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Waterwise Central Australia Rebate Scheme
Rebates are available from the Northern Territory Government to residents of Alice Springs and Tennant Creek of up $500 for plumbing services.
REBATE SUMMARY
1,000 Litres or Greater
- up to $500 connected to toilet, washing machine, hot water system, airconditioner or to supplement household drinking water supplies
For more information:
Nothern Territory Government
Phone: 8951 9209
http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/water/wise/
LOCAL REBATES & INCENTIVES
Some local councils and water providers offer rebates and incentive schemes specifically for their customers. Check out their websites to see what's available.
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