Rebates and grants

Going green at home needn't cost you the earth with a range of state and federal government rebates, grants and funding available to help you reduce your household carbon footprint.

Below is a summary of some on offer:

Queensland

• Low Carbon Diet Community Funding – grants from $2,000 to $10,000 available to help community groups work together to implement the Low Carbon Diet.
• Queensland Solar Hot Water Program – fully installed solar hot water systems at a reduced price for Queensland households, pensioners and concession card holders.
• Solar bonus scheme – pays households and other small customers for the surplus electricity generated from roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems that is exported to the Queensland electricity grid.

Federal

• The Federal Government website has a range of rebates, funding and loans available to help householders with ceiling insulation, solar, water, and energy matters.

Local government

• Some Queensland local governments also offer assistance to help you go green. Contact your relevant local council for more information.

Note - If you are a renter, check with your landlord before making any changes to water or energy infrastructure in your household.