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Rebates are now available for eligible Queenslanders who replace old appliances with 4 star-rated (or higher) energy-efficient appliances and hot water systems.
Climate Smart Energy Savers, an initiative under the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, will help Queenslanders manage their energy use and bills, and reduce their carbon emissions.
Eligible appliances must be purchased and installed on or after 4 September 2023 and before the program closure date.
It has been announced funding for this program will double due to unprecedented demand.
We encourage you to apply early, as the program will close when funding is exhausted, and completed rebate applications are being assessed in order of submission (i.e. first-in, first-served).
Before purchasing your energy-efficient appliance, we recommend you visit this website again to confirm the program is still open.
There are 2 types of rebates available:
- standard rebate—available to all eligible Queensland households
- low-income rebate—for households with lower annual income.
The amount paid will depend on the energy efficient appliance you purchase and install.
Only the appliances listed below are eligible.
| Appliance | Standard rebate | Low income rebate |
|---|
|
Clothes washing machines and dryers
|
$300
|
$550
|
|
Dishwashers
|
$300
|
$550
|
|
Refrigerators (including fridge/freezers)
|
$350
|
$600
|
|
Air conditioners (AS/NZS 4755.1:2017 compliant and 4 star-rated or higher for cooling)
|
$400
|
$650
|
|
Heat pump hot water systems
|
$800
|
$1,000
|
|
Solar hot water systems
|
$800
|
$1,000
|
Only 1 rebate is available per household and the rebate can’t be more than the total cost of the appliance purchase and installation.
1,500 rebates are available for energy-efficient hot water systems.
Energy star ratings for appliances can be found on energyrating.gov.au
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is administering rebate applications and payments.
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
- while they occupy the residential premises
- not have already received assistance under this or another government program for the eligible appliance.
Eligible appliances include:
- 4-star or higher energy-rated
- washing machines and dryers
- dishwashers
- refrigerators (including fridge/freezers)
- air conditioners (Demand Response Standard AS/NZS 4755.1:2017 compliant and 4-star-rated or higher for cooling)
- solar hot water systems and heat pump hot water systems.
These appliances must:
- replace another appliance
- be used/installed at the residential premises listed in the application
- for air conditioners and hot water systems, 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 - if they don't have a notice of assessment, declare they have lodged a Return Not Necessary with the 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.
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