Randwick City Council in New South Wales, Australia, is leading the way in promoting sustainable living through a series of rebates aimed at encouraging residents to adopt energy and water-saving initiatives. This article will focus on four key rebates: the rooftop solar rebate, solar battery rebate, solar health check rebate, and electric vehicle charger rebate.
Rooftop Solar Rebate
Rooftop solar panels are a fantastic way to harness the power of the sun to generate electricity for your home. Randwick City Council is encouraging residents to install these systems by offering the following rebates.
- Household: 10% up to $500 – to get a home solar quote simply enter your postcode in the comparison tool below.
- Apartment Block: 10% up to $5,000 – learn more about installing solar at your apartment here
- Business: 10% up to $1,000 – read more about commercial solar in NSW here
To be eligible, the solar panels must be installed in Randwick Local Government area by a Clean Energy Council or New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) Accredited Installer within the past 12 months and not required for BASIX or Development Application Compliance purposes. For full terms and conditions visit the Randwick Council website
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Solar Battery Rebate
Solar batteries store excess electricity generated by solar panels for use when needed. The council is offering the following rebates.
- Household: 10% up to $1,000 – to get a home battery quote simply enter your postcode in the comparison tool below.
- Apartment Block: 10% up to $2,000 – learn more about installing a battery at your apartment here
- Business: 10% up to $1,000
To be eligible, the solar battery must be installed in Randwick Local Government area by a Clean Energy Council or New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) Accredited Installer within the past 12 months and not required for BASIX or Development Application Compliance purposes. For full terms and conditions visit the Randwick Council website
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Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate
Electric vehicles are a key part of the transition to a more sustainable future. To support this, Randwick City Council is offering the following rebates for the installation of electric vehicle chargers.
- Household: 25% up to $250
- Apartment Block: 25% up to $5,000
- Business: 25% up to $1,000
To be eligible, the EV charger must be installed in the Randwick Local Government area by a licensed electrician within the past 12 months and not required for BASIX or Development Application Compliance purposes. For full terms and conditions visit the Randwick Council website.
Find out more about installing an EV charger at your apartment here
Solar Health Check Rebate
A solar health check ensures that your rooftop solar system is working effectively and identifies any maintenance requirements. The council is offering a 50% rebate up to $100 for households, apartment blocks, and businesses for these checks. The checks must be completed by a licensed electrician within the past 12 months.
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How to apply for a solar rebate in Randwick City Council
The application process involves checking the eligibility criteria, purchasing the sustainable product from your chosen provider or installer, submitting an application form, and receiving your sustainability rebate via electronic bank transfer from Rebately.
For more information about these rebates and to apply, visit the Randwick City Council’s Sustainability Rebates page.
By offering these rebates, Randwick City Council is making a significant contribution to promoting sustainable living and reducing the environmental impact on its residents. It’s an initiative that other councils could well consider emulating.
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