The Australian Government's Energy Efficient Homes Package is a $3.9 billion package to improve the energy rating of Australian homes - cutting their energy waste, making them more comfortable and helping households save up to 40 per cent on their electricity bills.
Under this program the Australian Government is offering: ceiling insulation worth up to $1,600 to all Australian home owner-occupiers with limited or no ceiling insulation….help for renters, with a rebate up to $1.000…”
For more information see:http://www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/index.html
Get in before JULY 1 2009! - Early installation
“To drive employment, help the environment and boost the economy now, the Government is facilitating early installation for eligible households. This means eligible owner-occupiers can arrange installation between 3 February 2009 and the commencement of the program on 1 July 2009, and claim a reimbursement of up to $1,600 from the Australian Government.”
* have permission from the other owner/s to apply and are the owner and occupier (primary place of residence) of the dwelling; and
* obtain the approval of the body corporate (if applicable); and
* don't already have ceiling insulation or have ceiling insulation that is deemed as having negligible effectiveness (an R-value of 0.5 or less); and
* are installing insulation in an existing home on or after 3 February 2009 and before 1 July 2009 (excludes new homes or extensions to existing homes); and
* are an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 years or over; have not been granted assistance under the solar hot water rebate program since the rebate was increased to $1,600 on 3 February 2009.
Who is not eligible for early installation?
NOTE: People not eligible for assistance under the Homeowner Insulation Program may be eligible for assistance for insulation under the Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters or under the Solar Hot Water Rebate.
Assistance will not be provided where:
* the insulation has been installed by someone who is not an authorised installer; or
* the dwelling where the ceiling insulation is installed is a new home, a rebuilt home or nan extension to an existing home; or
* the dwelling where the ceiling insulation is installed is state or territory public housing and is owned by a state or territory government; or
* the applicant is not an individual (for example where the applicant is a business or other organisation);
or
* insulation has been installed in buildings that are not the owner-occupier's primary place of residence (for example where the dwelling is a holiday home or a semi-permanent building); or
* a correctly completed reimbursement application form was not submitted within six months (184 days); or
* the ceiling insulation replaces existing ceiling insulation above what is deemed as having negligible effectiveness.
Technical requirements
NOTE The insulation installer is responsible for ensuring that the technical requirements are met and must confirm that these are met in the application form.
Product and installation requirements
To be eligible to obtain the assistance the ceiling insulation must:
* cover the entire ceiling area of the living space; and
* be new ceiling insulation material installed in an existing dwelling (not an extension or a new dwelling covered from 2003 onwards by mandatory thermal performance requirements for new housing under the Building Code of Australia); and
* meet relevant Australian Standards outlined in Section 2 of the Early installation guidelines; and
* comply (as a minimum) to the specified R-value outlined in Section 2 of the Early installation guidelines for the climate zone where the dwelling is located, and the direction of heat flow.
Please read Section 2 - Program Eligibility Requirements - Early installation of the Early installation guidelines for more information about product standards and installation requirements.
How to arrange early installation
To access assistance for early installation you will need to:
1.Read the early installation guidelines and carefully assess your eligibility.
2.Obtain two quotes from insulation installers who own or are employed by an authorised installer (see below for details). Each quote must include: the insulation R-Value to be installed; and the type of insulation material; and the approximate area to be insulated (m2); and a separate breakdown of product and installation costs; and identifying business details including the business name, contact details and Australian Business Number.
3.Arrange for the installation of the ceiling insulation by an authorised installer in accordance with their quote.
Please read Section 3 - How to arrange early installation of the Early installation guidelines for more information about how to arrange early installation.
