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What rebates are available?


In these times of climate crisis, renewable energy rebates are being offered by various levels of government. The Apricus system is built to Australian standards and qualifies for rebates.

In all cases you will have to apply for and recover the rebate only after purchase and installation, so you will need adequate finance to cover the purchase costs.

At present the following rebates are available in Tasmania:

  • Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs): This rebate varies according to the size and performance of the system you purchase. You can generally expect about to receive about $1000.
  • Federal Government rebate: Most people are eligible for a $1,600 rebate. Some conditions apply: e.g. newly constructed houses are ineligible.
  • State Government rebate: Unlike other state jurisdictions, the Tasmanian government offers no solar rebate. But there’s hope!
  • Hobart City Council rebate: Hobart council offers a rebate (off your next rates bill) of $500 if you install a solar hot water system. This trial scheme applies until end of 2011.