Rebates and Incentives
Governments at all levels recognise the importance of aiding so that the community can implement actions with environmental benefits. There are a range of incentives and rebates available to do this.
QPRC Incentives
We offer the following incentives for local residents who are connected to the Queanbeyan-Palerang water supply.
- Free home audit carried out by a licensed plumber
- Subsidised dual flush toilets for eligible residences (following the home audit)
- Subsidies for retrofitted rainwater tanks to existing residences
- Subsidies for rainwater tanks to eligible new residences
For more information please visit: https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Services/Water/Water-and-Sewer#section-11
NSW Government Rebates
Energy Efficiency
The NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) provides financial incentives to install energy efficient equipment and appliances in NSW households and businesses. Different equipment and processes are eligible, including but not limited to:
- lighting
- heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
- motors, fans and pumps
- compressed air systems
- refrigeration
- power systems
- hot water and steam systems
- furnaces
Solar systems
The Solar for Low Income Households offer helps eligible households access affordable clean energy by providing them with free solar systems. A solar system can help you unlock long term savings on your household electricity bills by up to $600 a year.
Solar-battery systems
Empowering Home solar battery loan offer helps homeowners in eligible postcodes access interest-free loans to install solar battery systems. You can get an interest-free loan of up to $14,000 for a solar and battery system and up to $9,000 for a battery retrofit system. You can get clean, renewable energy, cut your power bills and become more self-sufficient.
To apply or for more information on the program mentioned above please visit: https://www.energysaver.nsw.gov.au/