When making the decision to invest in energy-efficient household appliances, you’re not only contributing to a greener planet and lowering your carbon footprint, you will experience the latest technology with improved performance, reduce your energy consumption and therefore lower your energy bills! It’s a win – win all round.
And now, with the new Qld Climate Smart Energy Savers program, you can save even more off the initial cost! Eligible families can now receive a rebate of between $400 – $650 when upgrading to an eligible energy efficient split system air conditioner!
However, the program is only for a limited time whilst funding lasts, so you will need to act fast!
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
The Queensland Climate Smart Energy Savers program rewards those that upgrade their current air conditioning with an eligible energy efficient air conditioner. Eligible families can receive a rebate of $400 – $650 on Split System Air Conditioners that are AS4755 compliant and 4 star rated or higher for cooling.
There are 2 rebates available-
- Standard rebate – available to all eligible Queensland households
- Low Income rebate – for those with lower annual income
HOW TO GET STARTED & CLAIM REBATES
- Step 1 – Review the eligibility criteria to check which rebate you can apply for
- Step 2 – Get a Quote on eligible air conditioner and book the installation
- Step 3 – Get your appliance installed, make payment and receive a tax invoice
- Step 4 – Apply for the rebate via the QRIDA portal using myGovID
Please view T&C’s and eligibility criteria below.
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T & C’s
- Program starts September 4th 2023.
- Funding is limited and applications processed on a first in – first served basis.
- Eligible appliances must be purchased and installed on or after the program start date.
- Only 1 rebate available per household.
- Rebates provided under the program cannot be higher than the total cost to purchase / install an eligible appliance.
- The standard rebate will be available to all eligible Queensland households, and higher rebates for low-income households.
- Rebates paid will be based on the appliance purchased and installed.
- You must be upgrading your old air conditioning – this rebate is not for brand new installations.
- Air conditioners must be 4 star-rated (or higher) for cooling and compliant with AS/NZS 4755.1:2017 (Demand Response Standard). Check with your retailer and/or installer to make sure your air conditioner meets these requirements.
- Appliances that require installation (i.e. air conditioners) must be installed by an appropriately licenced tradesperson.
- Applications for rebate must be received within 30 days of purchase/installation.
- Check the Qld Government website for all full T&C’s.
ELIGIBILITY
Standard Rebate –
Applicants must –
- be 18 or older
- live in a residential premises in Queensland
- have purchased and installed an eligible appliance in their residential premises while the scheme is open and while they occupy the residential premises
- not have already received assistance under this or another government program for the eligible appliance.
Eligible appliances include –
- air conditioners (AS/NZS 4755.1.2017 compliant and 4 star-rated or higher for cooling)
These appliances must –
- replace another appliance
- be used/installed at the residential premises listed in the application
- (where applicable) be installed by a person who is licensed to install the appliance.
Applications must –
- be submitted in the name of 1 person
- be made within 30 days of the eligible appliance being purchased and installed (whichever comes later).
Low-Income Rebate –
Applicants must meet all the eligibility criteria for a standard rebate and –
- provide a Notice of Assessment from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for the 2022-23 financial year showing that they have a taxable income of $66,667 or less, OR
- declare they have lodged a Return Not Necessary with ATO; receive a Government Pension/Benefit; or are a self-funded retiree.
If an applicant lives with a partner or spouse, the taxable income of whomever has the highest taxable income will be assessed.
