Rebates and grants
There are a number of incentives available to Territorians to become greenhouse friendly and save money on your power and water bills.
Energy Smart Rebate NT
The NT Government provides rebates to eligible households of up to $200 on selected energy saving items purchased by households in the Northern Territory. These energy saving devices will help Territorians save money, save power in the home and be a part of addressing climate change.
The Energy Smart Rebate covers selected power boards, energy efficient light globes, timers, power usage meters and fridge and freezer seals.
EcoBIZ NT
ecoBIZ NT is a free six step program and government grant rebate scheme that enables Territory businesses to manage their bottom line by becoming more energy efficient.
The program is aimed at providing small to medium businesses with individual and professional advice on energy, water and waste saving opportunities.
Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Installing a PV system is a method of generating your own electricity by harnessing solar energy via panels placed on the roof of your house.
Power and Water can buy all the electricity that your PV system generates if you are connected to the grid. This means your power bills will simply be the difference between the electricity you have used and the electricity your PV system has generated and fed back into the grid. If you use less electricity than your PV system generates, you will receive money instead of a bill.
Currently Power and Water is offering 15.52 cents per kWh generated by residential customers. A customised rate will be negotiated for PV solar systems greater than 10 kVA.
Installing a PV system is a big investment, but it has a number of benefits. You will:
- be producing clean, renewable energy
- reduce your power bills
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
EnvironmeNT Grants
EnvironmeNT Grants are available annually to individuals, community groups, local government and industry associations for environmental projects and educational activities in the Territory.
The Grants focus on assisting the NT community to develop better awareness and understanding of recent developments in environmental management, help the community become wiser at efficiently using our non-renewable resources, re-using waste products and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Applicants are also encouraged through their projects to promote environmental sustainability and conservation of native wildlife.
NT Waterwise Central Australia Rebate Scheme
NT Government provides rebates of up to $150 for certain water saving products and up to $500 for eligible plumbing services purchased by residents in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. These updated rebates are available for a limited time only.
Homeowner Insulation Program
Ceiling insulation worth up to $1,600 to all eligible Australian home owner-occupiers with limited or no ceiling insulation is available; as well as Help for renters, with a rebate for landlords and tenants on the costs of insulating rental properties is also available.
Solar Hot Water Rebate
The Australian Government offers a rebate of up to $1600 to help eligible home owners, landlords or tenants to replace their existing electric hot water system with a solar hot water system. Householders are also eligible to receive and trade renewable energy certificates upon installation of their solar hot water system (see Renewable Energy Certificates below).
Solar Hot Water Retrofit
The Northern Territory Government offers a Solar Hot Water Retrofit Rebate, administered by the Power and Water Corporation. The rebate is available to eligible pre-existing homes in the Northern Territory to replace electric systems with solar hot water systems. The rebate is designed to compensate for additional plumbing and roof structure upgrades that may be required to complete the installation. Follow the link for complete eligibility requirements.
Renewable Energy Certificates for Solar Hot Water Systems
Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) are available to eligible installers of new solar hot water systems that replace an electric system. Please check Power Water Corporations web site for more information about RECs and to obtain the current RECs price.
Solar Credits Program
The Solar Homes and Communities Plan will transition to the Solar Credits scheme on 1 July 2009 and will provide support for households installing small scale solar, wind and hydro electricity systems. The 'roof-top solar' program provides cash rebates and/or renewable Energy Certificates to householders and owners of community buildings to install grid-connected or stand-alone photovoltaic systems.
Green Loans
The Green Loans program will assist Australian families to install solar, water saving, and energy efficient products and commences on 1 July 2009.
The Green Loans Program will provide:
- detailed, quality Home Sustainability Assessments; and
- access to interest free Green Loans of up to $10 000 each to make the changes recommended in the assessment.
National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative
The Australian Government is providing rebates of up to $500 to households for either:
- The purchase and installation of a new rainwater tank which is connected for internal reuse of the water for toilet and/or laundry use; or
- The purchase and installation of a permanent greywater treatment system.
- Applicants must apply for the rebate within six months of purchasing an eligible rainwater tank or greywater system. Applications will not be accepted after 31 March 2014.