Rebates for sustainable living

Governments across Australia offer a range of rebates and other assistance to help you to live greener.

Use the Australian Government Living Greener website to search for rebates and assistance in saving energy, saving water, reducing waste and smarter travel. This one- stop- shop provides information on all government rebates and assistance to be more sustainable in your state. You may be eligible for a number of programs!

Also of interest are the following programs:

Home Power Saver Program 

The Home Power Saver program has a lot to offer to eligible households. It provides:

  • a FREE home power assessment by an energy expertwho will show you how much your appliances cost to run
  • a FREE Power Savings Kit*(valued up to $200) installed by the energy expert at the time of the assessment containing a stand-by saver power board, energy efficient light globes, a water efficient showerhead, shower timer, draught-proofing strips and more
  • a FREE Power Savings Action Plan
     

Sustainable Business Programs

A number of sustainable business programs are offered by the NSW Government. These programs can include:

  • A subsidised energy assessments and tailored energy action plan
  • Subsidised green skills training courses
  • Rebates of up to $5,000 for installing energy efficiency measures
  • Coordination assistance by an energy assessor to install energy saving improvements, at no cost to the business. 
     

Sustaining our Towns

Sustaining Our Towns

Sustaining Our Towns has now finished. However, many of the resources produced during this popular program are still available on their website.

The Home Comforts magazine is a great resource produced by Sustaining Our Towns that explains in plain language some of the easiest and most affordable methods of ensuring a sustainable and luxurious lifestyle on the south coast if you are designing or building your own home.

Water Saving Incentive Scheme

Eurobodalla Shire Council: The water section of Council has a Water Saving Scheme which includes rebates on installing rainwater tanks, dual flush toilets and water-efficient washing machines. Follow the link or call: 4474 1311