National RECS – Renewable Energy Certificates

Many solar hot water appliances are eligible for RECS (rebate) as part of the commitment to reduce electricity demand.

Many SHW manufacturers give a rebate at point of sale.

An overview is available here. 

The process for applying for the Solar Hot Water Rebate changed on 8 April 2008. The process has been streamlined to make it easier for applicants.

Please refer to the below websites for further information.

http://www.environment.gov.au/solarhotwater

http://www.recs.org/

VIC
Currently, Victorian Government Solar Hot Water Rebates are available for SEAV accredited solar water heaters when replacing an existing gas or solid fuel hot water system, or converting an existing hot water system to solar. For most other situations, such as replacing an electric hot water system or installing a solar hot water system in a new home, an alternative benefit is available through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Contact a manufacturer for details.
To help increase consumer uptake of renewable energy, the Victorian Government administers a Rebate Program to support the installation of solar water heaters.
Currently, Victorian Government Solar Hot Water Rebates are available for SEAV accredited solar water heaters when replacing an existing gas or solid fuel hot water system, or converting an existing hot water system to solar. For most other situations, such as replacing an electric hot water system or installing a solar hot water system in a new home, an alternative benefit is available through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Contact a manufacturer for details.

Rebates of up to $1500 are available, with the amount of the rebate depending on the size and performance of a system. The rebate may take the form of a point-of-sale discount

http://www.seav.vic.gov.au/renewable_energy/policies_and_initiatives/shw/shw_rebate_index.asp

QLD
Brisbane City Council - Sustainable Home checklist
Sustainable home rebate
You could be eligible for the Council’s $500 sustainable home rebate if you're building or buying a new home between 1 July 2005 and 31 December 2006.
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:STANDARD:555855552:pc=PC_1833

NT
For further info on the rebates available to residents of the Northern Territory, and the application form, please download the following document. To download the document please click the link below.
For a rebate calculator please go to www.powerwater.com.au

WA
Sustainable Energy Development Office WA.
SHW rebates are available through the WA Sustainable Energy Development Office.
http://www1.sedo.energy.wa.gov.au/index.asp

Solar Hot Water Government Rebate Application Forms
For rebate application forms in your area click on the link below:
http://www.solco.com.au/products/solar_hot_water_info/goverment_rebates_on_solar_hot_water_systems