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There are a number of Federal and State Government rebates for water and energy saving technologies currently available for households. For more information visit the websites listed below.

 Energy Efficient Appliances (White Goods)
 Ceiling Insulation
 Window Glazing - Green Loans
 Curtain and External Awnings - Green Loans
 Solar Hot Water
 Gas Hot Water
 Rainwater Tanks
 Efficient Shower Heads
 Low Flow Taps
 Dual Flush Toilets
 Composting and Worm Farms
 Green Loans
 Renter's Guide to reducing environmental impact

Energy Efficient Appliances (White Goods)
State Government - NILs Loan
$100 rebate. Available to individuals with a concession card.
The appliance has to be 4 Star rated or higher. Whitegoods Appliance Rebate

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Ceiling Insulation
Federal Government $1600 Home Insulation Program until 30 June 2011.

Available to households with no or inadequate insulation who have not applied for the Solar Hot Water Rebate. Rebate will change after 1 July 2009, but will still be available.

Please note the Victorian Government rebate program closed on 31 March 2009, as it has been superseded by the Australian Government Homeowner Insulation Program and the Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters.

Energy Efficiency Homes Package

Australian Government Insulation Rebates

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Window Glazing - Green Loans
Federal Green Loans from 1 July 2009.
Green Loans is a new Australian Government initiative to help Australians tackle climate change.

The Green Loans Program will assist Australian families to install solar, water saving, and energy efficient products.

For more information visit Green Loans

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Curtain and External Awnings - Green Loans
The Green Loans Program will assist Australian families to install solar, water saving, and energy efficient products.

For more information visit Green Loans

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Solar Hot Water
Federal Government - $1600
State Government $300 - $1500

Available to households who have not applied for the Ceiling Insulation Rebate.

Solar Hot Water Rebate - Metropolitan Melbourne


Federal Solar Hot Water Rebate

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Gas Hot Water
State Government $400 - $1000

Eligible households must be changing over from a PEAK ELECTRIC hot water system.

Gas Hot Water Rebate

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Rainwater Tanks
Federal Government $500
State Government $150 - $1000

Under the FEDERAL rebate, eligible households can only receive $500 for a rainwater tank OR a grey water system.

National Rainwater and Greywater Initiatives

The State Government has extended the $1000 rainwater tank rebate to include smaller rainwater tanks. Residents installing a 4000 litre or greater rainwater tank plumbed into the toilet and laundry will receive a $1000 rebate.
Details: www.ourwater.vic.gov.au

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Grey Water
Federal and State Government - $500

Grey water systems must be permanent

National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative

Efficient Shower Heads
State Government $10-$20 Victorian Energy Efficient Target

Water Authority - Free Showerhead Exchange - ongoing
Water Rebates

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Low Flow Taps
State Government - $30 by 30 June 2011.

Water Smart Gardens & Homes Rebate Scheme

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Dual Flush Toilets
State Government - $50 Our Water Our Future - Eligible Products

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Composting and Worm Farms
State Government - $30 Our Water Our Future - Eligible Products


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Green Loans
Federal Government - Free $10,000 interest free loan. Commences mid 2009 - Green Loans

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Renter's Guide to reducing environmental impact
Environment Victoria has put together a free, downloadable guide for renters, full of tips on how to reduce their environmental impact and their bills, without needing a big budget. It is available at Renter's Guide.

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