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Cash Rebates For Water Savers!
Jul 29, 2009 by Craig Gibson
Topic: Water Tanks
The National Rebate
The National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative provides households with a rebate of up to $500 on the purchase and installation of a rainwater tank or permanent greywater treatment system. The system needs to have been purchased after 30 January 2009 and you must apply for the rebate within six months of purchasing your system. If you are claiming for a rainwater tank, it must be plumbed in by a professional for the internal use of the water for toilet and/or laundry purposes. The rebate is planned to be in effect until March 2014
Who Can Apply?
If you own an existing home (i.e. not in the process of building a new one) and it is your principal place of residence, you may apply for the rebate after you have installed an eligible greywater system. You should be aware that system suppliers and tradespeople are unable to apply for the rebate on your behalf.
What Can You Claim?
For this Australian Government rebate program, the rebates offered following the installation of approved rainwater tanks are:
| Rainwater tank(s) 2,000 - 3,999 litres | $400 |
| Rainwater tank(s) 4,000 litres or larger | $500 |
| Permanent greywater treatment system | $500 |
Extra Rebates From Other Sources
State governments and/or Local Government bodies recognise the importance of collecting and saving water, and many have introduced their own rebate schemes which you can normally claim for on top of the National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative. You may be eligible to receive rebates from at the national, state and local government levels. For details check your relevant government authority.
NSW
The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change offers:
A Water Tank Rebate as outlined below:
| Tank(s) capacity | Tank Rebate | Connection to toilet(s) | Connection to washing machine(s) | Maximum total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-3999 litres | $150 | $500 | $500 | $1150 |
| 4000-6999 litres | $400 | $500 | $500 | $1400 |
| 7000 litres and above | $500 | $500 | $500 | $1500 |
SA
The rebate is based on the size of the tank and whether it is plumbed into your toilet or washing machine.
| Tank Rebate | Rebate Description |
|---|---|
| $800 | Purchase a new rainwater tank and plumb it into an eligible home |
| $600 | Plumbing into 1 eligible fixture type (to plumb an existing rainwater tank into an eligible home) |
| $200 | Add an additional rainwater tank or replacement rainwater tank that is already plumbed to their existing system |
| $200 | New plumbing by a licensed plumber to supply rainwater to two or more different types of eligible fixtures, and/or an eligible seamless automatic switching device |
WA
| Tank Rebate | Rebate Description |
|---|---|
| $600 | Purchase and installation of new water tanks for home use, and is available for one rainwater tank per household |
| $50 | Install a tank that has a capacity greater than 600 litres that is not plumbed in |
| $600 or 50 per cent of the purchase and plumbing-in cost | Tanks of over 2,000 litres capacity (only if they are installed for use in your toilet and/or washing machine by a licensed plumber) |
VIC
Rainwater tank and rainwater tank to toilet connection A household rainwater tank collects rainwater for use inside or outside your home.
| Tank Rebate | Rebate Description |
|---|---|
| $150 | Tank 600 litres or greater. An additional $150 for toilet connection. |
| $1000 | Large rainwater tank 4000+ litres connected to toilet and laundry |
| $900 | Large rainwater tank 4000+ litres connected to toilet or laundry |
| $500 | Large rainwater tank 2000-3999 litres connected to toilet and/or laundry |
| $500 | A greywater permanent tank system recycles waste water from laundries and bathrooms for use on the garden or in the toilet |
QLD
The Queensland government rebate scheme was closed in December 2008.
TAS
This rebate sceme ended in June 2009.
NT
The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with Power and Water Corporation, is providing increased rebates of up to $150 for certain water saving products and up to $500 for eligible water saving plumbing services in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek services performed by a GreenPlumber®.
To apply for the Outdoor Plumbing Rebate you need to undertake a Home Water Audit. The Home Water Audit will help you to determine the cheapest and easiest way to save water at home; help you to identify what rainwater or greywater technology may be suitable for your home and encourage you to think about any risks associated with the technology.
These updated rebates are available for a limited time until funds run out.
| Tank Rebate | Rebate Description |
|---|---|
| $500 | Connecting a rainwater tank to a household hot water system, toilet, washing machine or air-conditioner. Minimum tank size eligibility is 1000L |
| $500 | Plumbing services associated with installing an NT Government approved greywater diversion device |
Enquire About Installing a Rainwater Tank
Find your local rainwater tank suppliers and contact them about rebates and installing your rainwater tank today.
Greywater Systems
Sources
NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/ccfrtw.htm
List of NT approved greywater diversion devices
www.nt.gov.au/health
SA Water
http://www.sawater.com.au/SAWater/YourHome/SaveWaterInYourHome/rebates_rainwatertanks.htm
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