The following actions are supported by Government programs, rebates and offers (State & Commonwealth)…

Australia Government Rebates

Renewable power incentive
You maybe entitled to Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) if your Small-scale Generation Unit (SGU), such as small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, wind or hydro unit, is eligible. These certificates can then be sold and transferred to a STC agent (usually electricity retailers) or sold in the STC market or through the STC Clearing House.

A STC agent will offer you a financial benefit such as an up-front discount or delayed cash payment when you assign your STCs to them. A majority of owners take this option.

Learn more at the Australian Government's Office of Renewable Energy Regulator website.

The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) does not provide a rebate or feed-in tariff and is not a rebate-based scheme.

Related action: Generate your own electricity

Solar Bonus Scheme

The Solar Bonus Scheme for NSW has been suspended. No new applications are being considered as of midnight 28 April 2011.

For more details visit the Climate Change and Energy Efficiency website.

Related action: Install solar hot water

LPG gas vehicle conversion

The LPG Vehicle Scheme offers grants of $2,000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle already fitted with LPG or a grant of $1,500 for the LPG conversion of a new or used vehicle.

To check your eligibility and download an application form visit the AusIndustry LPG Vehicle Scheme website.

You can also ring the AusIndustry Hotline on 13 28 46 or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au

Related action: Buy an efficient car

Home Power Savings Program

The Home Power Savings Program helps residents with an eligible concession card improve their household energy efficiency. The program includes a home energy assessment, a power savings product kit and a personal action plan.

For more details visit the Save Power website.

Related actions: Install efficient appliances and fixtures.

Fridge buyback program

The Fridge Buyback program pays you to help save the environment and reduce your power bills by giving up your old second fridge or upright freezer

To participate in the program, your fridge must in regular use, built before 1996 and 200 litres or greater in

Fridge Buyback provides residents with free collections by professional removalists and a $35 rebate , if removal involves six steps or less.  The appliance is collected for free if there are between 7 and 20 steps but no rebate is available. A fee will apply only if the property has more than 20 steps. The appliances collected are professionally degassed and the metals recycled.For more details visit the Fridge Buyback website.

Related actions: Install efficient appliances and fixtures.

Waterfix Program

While not a rebate as such, the Waterfix program provides assistance for leak repairs and toilet replacements. Learn more here or call the WaterFix hotline on 1800 807 475.

For more information, view the Sydney Water website.

Related actions: Install efficient appliances and fixtures.