Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme

Country	Australia
Year Implemented	2010
Policy Status	In force
Date Announced	19-Feb-10
Date Effective	20 February 2010
Agency	•Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Related Policies	out, Clean Energy Future Package
Policy Supersedes	Energy Efficient Homes Package; and Solar Hot Water Rebates Team
Policy Type	•Incentives/Subsidies   •Rebates
Policy Target	•Solar Thermal   •Water Heating
Policy Sector	•Heating and Cooling (Domestic / Industrial Process)
Size of Plant Targeted	Small
Description	The Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme (REBS) assists households to save money on power bills and reduce their carbon emissions. Under REBS, eligible households which replace an electric storage hot water system can claim a rebate of AUD1,000 for installing a solar hot water system or AUD600 for a heat pump hot water system.
URL	http://www.climatechange.gov.au/en/government/initiatives/solar-hot-water.aspx