The Scoop on Tasmania Energy Rebates

Listen up, Apple Isle dwellers! Tasmania might be famous for its pristine wilderness, but it's also got some seriously sweet deals to help you slash those energy bills. Whether you're looking to harness the power of the sun or upgrade to more energy-efficient appliances, there's likely a rebate with your name on it! Your wallet (and the planet) will thank you.

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 →

🏦 Energy Saver Loan Scheme: Zero-Interest Paradise!

Want to make your home more energy-efficient but can't stomach the upfront costs? This scheme is your new best friend!

The Good Stuff:

• Interest-free loans between $500 and $10,000

• No establishment fees or account-keeping fees (though late payments will cost you)

• Pay it back over 1-3 years with fortnightly or monthly repayments

• Use for solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, insulation, and more

This scheme is available to Tasmanian homeowners, landlords with residential tenants, and even small businesses with electricity consumption under 150MWh per year.

Funds are paid directly to your chosen accredited supplier by Brighte (the scheme administrator), and you make repayments to them.

Learn more about the Energy Saver Loan Scheme →

⚡ Energy Bill Relief Fund: Extra Help in 2024-25

The Australian Government has extended the Energy Bill Relief Fund to all Tasmanian households for 2024-25.

The Good Stuff:

• All residential accounts receive quarterly bill discounts of $75 (up to $300 total)

• No concession requirements—everyone gets this one!

• Applied automatically to your electricity bill

Plus, if you're eligible for additional targeted assistance:

• Additional $250 in electricity bill rebates for eligible households

• Two separate bill discounts of $125

• Available if you have an eligible concession card or receive Family Tax Benefit A and B or Carer Allowance

Learn more about the Energy Bill Relief Fund →

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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