Adelaide hot water provides the following links to information on government reimbursements in South Australia. Visit the following government rebate links to learn more about eligible rebates for new hot water system installations and the current availability of federal and state hot water rebates. Adelaide Hot Water TM is here to help you understand and prepare the documentation required to apply for the government rebates currently being offered. There are different types of water heaters.
Australian government's YourHome website explains what electric, gas and solar hot water systems are and how they work. Water heaters last for many years, so it is important to consider the operating costs and the purchase price. While buying some efficient models may cost more, their execution may cost less, saving you money overall. Some retailers allow you to pay for your heater in installments, which means you don't need to have that much money available upfront — see help with buying costs below.
Check the list of areas with high rebates to see if your suburb is eligible. In South Australia, the state government created the Retail Energy Efficiency Plan (REES) to help incentivize residents to install solar heat pumps for hot water. The situation with solar hot water rebates in Australia has been confusing; with the reduction and change of state and federal government incentives. Heat pumps also qualify for small-scale technology (STC) certificates, as do hot water or solar photovoltaic systems.
If you have a gas water heater, make sure air flows freely around the unit and keep the area around the heater and flue pipe free of combustible materials, aerosols and chemicals. Heating water accounts for 23% of the energy used in an average household and is mainly used in the bathroom, kitchen and laundry. The Retail Energy Efficiency Plan (REES), a South Australian government program, offers rebates on solar hot water and heat pumps. These offers are only available on the supply and installation of the system by HOTWATER COM AU or its accredited representative, and all REPS credits created under these offers must be allocated to your designated energy retailer.
Not only does using solar hot water mean ongoing savings on water heating, but generous government solar hot water rebates can save you a lot of money on your initial purchase. City of Adelaide is offering a rebate for the installation of solar hot water systems and heat pump hot water systems on properties within the municipal areas of the City of Adelaide. Virtually all major brands of solar hot water systems are available in Adelaide and most of South Australia, including Solahart, Neopower, Rheem, Rinnai, Apricus and Dux, to name a few. Use a licensed dealer for all plumbing, gas and electric work needed when installing your new water heater.
Trades Services South Australia (TSSA) is the responsible party for all REPS-related claims and activities conducted by GMH HOTWATER. Therefore, installing a government-certified solar hot water heater can prevent both potential danger and system malfunction. This can help you manage the initial capital cost of the water heater and may mean that you can consider alternative water heater options. Unfortunately, there are no state or private incentives available for solar water heaters or heat pumps in NSW.
In addition to solar photovoltaics and batteries, solar hot water systems and heat pumps are eligible for this rebate. .
