NSW Rainwater Tank Rebate is available for the installation of any new rainwater storage system in a residential property’s.
The tank or combination of tanks must be:
1) a minimum capacity of 2000 litres
2) purchased in full and installed between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2011.
Households not connected to the town water supply are eligible for a rebate for the purchase of the tank only. Rainwater tanks installed to comply with BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index)external link for new homes, major renovations or a pool installation are not eligible for a rebate
If you combine Rain water hogs together it is the combined size that counts.
Visit www.environment.gov.au/rebates for more information.
Green Loans officially started on 1 July 2009. It is an Australian Government initiative to help Australians tackle climate change. The Green Loans Program assists Australian families to install solar, water saving, and energy efficient products.
The Green Loans Program provides:
- detailed, quality Home Sustainability Assessments; and
- access to Green Loans of up to $10,000, that are interest free for up to a maximum of four years, to make the changes recommended in the assessment.
The key outcomes of the Program are the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption in existing
Homes through:
• the engagement of Households in reducing the environmental impact of operating their Home
• a research industry analysing the environmental impact of Homes and Household
• a recognized industry of expert Assessors providing tailored information and guidance on energy and water saving actions
Green Loans officially started on 1 July 2009. It is an Australian Government initiative to help Australians tackle climate change. Part of this initiative includes assisting Australian families to install solar, water saving, and energy efficient products.
The Green Loans Program provides:
- detailed, quality Home Sustainability Assessments; and
- access to Green Loans of up to $10,000, that are interest free for up to a maximum of four years, to make the changes recommended in the assessment.
The aim is to provide financial assistance to Households to gain access to the resources they need to invest in energy and water efficient technologies
The key outcomes of the Program are the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption in existing
Homes through:
• the engagement of Households in reducing the environmental impact of operating their Home
• a recognised industry of expert Assessors providing tailored information and guidance on energy and
water saving actions
• a research industry analysing the environmental impact of Homes and Households.
http://www.environment.gov.au/greenloans/guidelines/pubs/greenloans-guidelines.pdf