Queensland

The Scoop on QLD Energy Rebates

Hey there, Sunshine State folks! Queensland might be known for its pristine beaches and tropical vibes, but it's also home to some sweet energy savings opportunities. With all that gorgeous Queensland sunshine, it makes perfect sense to cash in on solar and energy efficiency rebates. Here's your guide to keeping more dollars in your pocket while doing your bit for the planet!

Here's What's Up for Grabs:

🔆 Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme: Free Money From The Sun!

Who doesn't love a good discount? The federal government is basically throwing STCs at you (that's Small-scale Technology Certificates, not a weird disease)!

The infamous “Solar Rebate” is actually a part of this scheme!

Sweet Deals:

• Instant discounts on solar panel installations (we're talking thousands off!).

• Rebates for solar hot water systems and heat pumps too.

• The more renewable energy your system generates, the more certificates you earn.

The scheme runs until 2030, but the value decreases each year – so don't snooze on this one, folks!

Calculate your STCs →

💰 Electricity Feed-in Tariffs: Getting Paid for Your Excess Power

Are your solar panels making more electricity than you need? Ka-ching! That's money in the bank!

What's On Offer:

• Get paid by energy retailers for every kWh your system exports to the grid.

• Shop around for retailers offering above the minimum rates (some pay up to 7.5c/kWh at peak times).

• Stack with other rebates to maximise your solar investment.

Learn more about Feed-in Tariffs →

🏦 Household Energy Upgrades Fund: Cheaper Loans for Going Green

Want to make your home more energy-efficient but can't stomach the upfront costs? The cavalry has arrived!

The Good Stuff:

• Discounted loans with interest rates up to 3.3% lower than standard rates

• Finance for solar panels, batteries, efficient appliances, and more

• Available through participating banks and lenders across Australia

This $1 billion fund is helping over 110,000 Aussie households slash their energy bills!

Learn more about the Household Energy Upgrades Fund →

❄️ PeakSmart Air Conditioning rewards: Getting Paid to Chill Out!

Hey, hot stuff! Energex and Ergon are literally willing to pay you to keep cool with their PeakSmart technology. It's like having your aircon secretly moonlight as a grid helper (while you barely notice the difference)!

Sweet Deals:

• Pocket up to $400 cashback (that's a lot of ice cream money!)

• Install up to 5 units in your home (hello, multi-room cooling paradise!)

• Your aircon automatically plays nice during peak times (maybe twice a year, tops)

Don't sweat it! Just ask your aircon installer about making your unit "PeakSmart active" and start cooling your home while heating up your bank account!

Learn more about the PeakSmart Air Conditioning rewards →

💲 Cost of Living Rebate: Instant Bill Relief!

The Queensland government is giving households an electricity bill rebate to ease cost of living pressures.

What's On Offer:

• Automatic bill credits for all Queensland households

• No need to apply - it's automatically applied to your bill

• Look for "Queensland Government Cost of Living Rebate" on your statement

All residential customers with a separate electricity meter and bill are eligible.

Learn More about the Cost of Living Rebate →

⚡ Queensland Electricity Rebate: Help for Those Who Need It!

Eligible pensioners, seniors, and concession card holders can get substantial savings on their electricity bills.

What's On Offer:

• $372.20 per year rebate on electricity bills

• $89.70 per year rebate on reticulated natural gas bills

• Automatically deducted from your bills once you apply

Contact your energy retailer with your concession card details to apply.

Learn more about the Queensland Electricity Rebate→

🏥 Medical Concessions: Support When Health Depends On Power!

If you rely on medical equipment or need temperature control for health reasons, there's help available.

Sweet Deals:

• Life Support Equipment Concession for oxygen concentrators ($1,024.38/year)

• Kidney Dialysis Machine Concession ($686.01/year)

• Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession for eligible conditions

These concessions can help offset the additional energy costs of managing medical needs.

Learn more about the Medical Concessions available in QLD →

🆘 Home Energy Emergency Assistance: Help When You Need It Most!

Facing a financial crisis and struggling with energy bills? This scheme provides emergency support.

The Good Stuff:

• One-off emergency assistance up to $720

• Available once every two years

• For households experiencing short-term financial crisis

You must be responsible for the bill and be experiencing financial hardship

Learn more about the Home Energy Emergency Assistance →

How to Get Your Hands on That Sweet Rebate Cash

Each of these rebates come with their own qualification criteria, some more lenient than others. For most of them, it's as easy as:

1. Check if you're in: Quick eligibility check (it takes less time than making a coffee)

2. Find a legit installer: We've got a list of the good ones who take pride in their work.

3. Watch the savings roll in: Most rebates come right off your bill as an upfront discount – no paperwork marathon.

For the full spiel on how each of these incentives work and how to qualify, make sure you check out the pages linked above for more information.

Click here to get in touch and find out which rebates you qualify for →

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