Federal Government Rebate

Media Release - Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

03 February 2009

Insulation is typically the most cost effective way to improve a home’s energy efficiency. Although all newly-built homes must be insulated, many older homes - up to 40 per cent of Australia’s housing stock - remain uninsulated.

This results in many householders paying much more than they need to in energy bills.

Once installed, households could save around $200 per year on their energy bills, as well as improve the comfort and value of their homes. The Energy Efficient Homes package will modernise Australia’s homes, it will enable almost all Australian homes to be operating at a minimum 2 star energy rating by 2011.

For a time-limited period of two and a half years, from 1 July 2009, owner-occupiers without ceiling insulation will be eligible for free product and installation (capped at $1200) simply by making a phone call. The Government estimates 2.2 million owner-occupied homes will benefit from this program.

Under this Energy Efficient Homes package, homeowners will be able to access either the insulation program or the solar hot water rebate.

Updated: 9th November 2009. Aussie Insulation Specialists.
 

For more information, please click on the link below:
www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/insulation