Federal Government rebates and grants
The Federal Government Solar Home and Communities scheme provides cash rebates of up to $8,000 for the installation of a 1Kw solar photovoltaic systems on homes and community use buildings. The rebate is available to joint household incomes of less than $100,000 a year and you must own the house. You will not be eligible if the property is rented or is not your principle place of residence.
A Solar Credits scheme will replace the Solar Homes and Communities Plan in mid 2009.
Visit www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable for more details.
Schools can apply for grants under the National Solar Schools Program from July 2008 to June 2015. National Solar Schools offers grants of up to $50 000 (GST exclusive) to install solar and other renewable power systems, solar hot water systems, rainwater tanks and a range of energy efficiency measures.
Visit www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/nationalsolarschools/ for more information.
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