Pricing, Payments & Rebates

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Pricing

We tailor solutions to our clients, so it is essential we see the site or view plan drawings. But we encourage you to contact us via the enquiry form on the ‘Contact Earthsave’ page or via telephone to get estimates. We can then dispatch one of our experienced Earthsavers to assess your situation and discuss options.

When you decide to purchase your solar products from Earthsave, it’s simply:

1. Pay your deposit (minimum 10% - before rebates) or complete payment plan paperwork
2. Receive your product/s & warranties
3. We can assist with your rebate applications
4. Pay any balance due

And then you can triumph by watching the savings accumulate.

Payments

Methods of payment preferred by Earthsave are cash, cheque or internet payments. We also accept Mastercard, Visa and have a direct debit payment plan on Solar products.
 

Solar Credits

Solar Credits is a mechanism within the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme that boosts support to households, businesses and community groups that install small-scale solar PV, wind and hydro electricity systems by multiplying the number of RECs able to be created for eligible installations. When you purchase your solar power system from Earthsave, we can deduct the credits from your bill at point of sale if you wish. For more information on Solar Credits see Solar Credits FAQ.

Prior to Solar Credits introduction in September 2009, there was the Photovoltaic Rebate Programme (PVRP) with a lump sum rebate. This scheme closed in June 2009.

Australian Government Ceiling Insulation Rebates

NEWS FLASH - PROGRAMME SUSPENDED 19/2/10 - information below will be updated once we have new information to hand.  At present please refer to the Government's website http://www.environment.gov.au/eehp/index.html

You are eligible for a Government rebate for insulation under the Energy Efficient Homes Package regardless of whether the house
is owner occupied or tenanted IF:

• your home doesn't already have insulation
• installing in an existing home (ie. not new homes or extensions to existing)
• you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 years or over
• your home was built before 2004
• you haven't claimed a $1,600 rebate for installing a solar hot water system or a $1,000 rebate for installing a heat pump hot water system, to replace an electric storage hot water system from 3 February 2009

You pay nothing (unless your quote exceeds the amount payable by the Government).  Our 'Earthsavers' make it clear when they come to measure so there's no surprises. To find out more about the ceiling insulation rebate eligibilty click here.

Australian & Queensland Government Solar Hot Water Rebates

RECs Rebate
Owners of eligible solar water heaters and solar heat pumps are eligible for RECs (renewable energy certificates) once the systems are installed. Clients have the option to claim RECs themselves by completing the appropriate application forms or assign their right to claim RECs to an agent. View the Solar Water Heater (SWH) Owners Guide here.

At Earthsave we like to assist our customers where possible by completing the RECs assignment forms with you, thus allowing you to claim your rebate at point of sale. This means we can give you the rebate off the purchase price, alleviating paperwork and waiting times.

Federal Government Rebate
In addition to the RECs rebates, the Australian Government will provide lump sum rebates ($1,000 or $600) towards installing eligible solar hot water systems and heat pump hot water systems in existing homes.  On 19 February 2010 the Government announced that a new household Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme will replace the Home Insulation Program and the Solar Hot Water Rebate Program both of which were discontinued as of close of business 19 February 2010.

Eligible households can claim a rebate of $1,000 for a solar hot water system or $600 for a heat pump hot water system through the solar hot water rebate component of the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme. This rebate applies for systems ordered and purchased from 20 February 2010.

To check your eligibility for this rebate and the latest changes click here to go to Energy Efficient Homes Packages.  The rebate application form can be downloaded by clicking here.

Queensland State Government Rebate
A new Queensland Government solar water heater / heat pump rebate has been introduced effective from 13 April 2010.  To review eligibility etc click here to go to Qld Govt Clean Energy Website.  The scheme offers eligible parties $600 or $1,000 (for low income earners) rebates towards their solar / heat pump purchase.  Click here to download application pack Bright Thing Application Form

Other Programmes

Green Loans. The Green Loans Program provides detailed, quality Home Sustainability Assessments Click here for details about Green Loans.  This programme was suspended by the Federal Government along with the insulation rebate in Feb 2010. 

We have sourced a similar low interest loan product via a community bank.  So not only do you get a great rate on your loan, 50% of profits are reinvested in the local Northside economy, strengthening our community.  For no money up front you can have a 1.5kW solar power system from as little as $15 per week over 5 years, for example.  For more details just ask Earthsave.