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Enquiries about the program should be directed to Ms Nina Davis on 9420 5687 in the first instance.
The Regional Energy Efficiency Program is designed to help people save energy in areas outside of Western Australia's main electricity grid, as shown in the map. The program includes incentives for households, businesses and other organisations to reduce their energy use. The offers apply in eligible Shires in 'off-grid' areas as funding for the program is sourced from diesel fuel excise paid for public electricity generation in these locations. The State and Australian Governments are working together to channel the funds back into the regions where the increased use of sustainable energy products and practices offers significant benefits. The Regional Energy Efficiency Program is supported by the Australian Government through the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program. The program was developed and is administered by the Sustainable Energy Development Office. Offers available
Giveaways of energy saving, compact fluorescent lamps Four free energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps are available for each household. The offer is available to people who live in permanent, approved residential dwellings within one of the eligible Shires. Simply visit your local Shire office
and bring along your rates notice or some other form of identification
(such as an electricity bill) to pick up your free energy saving lamps. The fridge and freezer rebate is available on all models with a 4 star energy rating and above. The level of rebate varies depending upon size:
View the Rebate Form - Fridges & Freezers (PDF 190 KB) for full terms and conditions. You can also visit the Energy
Rating website to check which models of fridges and freezers are eligible
for a rebate. The air conditioner rebate is available on all refrigerative systems (including reverse cycle systems) with a 5 star energy rating and above for cooling. The level of rebate varies depending upon size:
To be eligible for the rebate, the building in which the air conditioner is installed must have ceiling insulation. View the Rebate Form - Air Conditioners (PDF 195 KB) for full terms and conditions. You can also visit the Energy
Rating website to check which models of air-conditioners are eligible
for a rebate. The insulation rebate is available on ceiling insulation installed in homes built before new building regulations were introduced on 1 July 2003. The insulation must have a thermal resistance rating of R3.0 or above and be installed by a qualified insulation contractor to be eligible for the rebate. The rebate is 30% of the cost of the ceiling insulation (including installation), up to a maximum of $400. View the Rebate Form - Insulation
(PDF 195 KB) for full terms and conditions. The controller rebate is available for 'hard wired' controllers (such as timers, push button timer switches and occupancy sensors) used to control high energy consuming equipment that is commonly left on when not required (such as lighting banks, air conditioning, fans, etc). The rebate is 50% of the cost of the controller, up to a maximum of $50 per item. The rebate is only available for separate controllers for existing equipment (it is not available for controllers built into equipment) and the controllers must be installed by a qualified electrician. View the Rebate Form - Controllers (PDF 190 KB) for full terms and conditions. Energy audits will be offered to businesses and other organisations on a region by region basis. Energy audits have been carried out in the Kimberley, Pilbara, Midwest and Gascoyne regions with more planned in the Goldfields-Esperance region in the first quarter of 2010. Full details of the audit program, including eligibility criteria, are outlined in the programs’ frequently asked questions (PDF 72 KB). Please note that applications for audits in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions have now closed. The availability of energy audits in different regions will be promoted by the Sustainable Energy Development Office as they are scheduled. Why save energy? Saving energy means saving money on energy bills. Energy efficient appliances sometimes cost a little more, but will pay for themselves through lower energy bills. Saving energy also helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Global warming
has the potential to impact on all animals, plants and people living on
the earth. By saving energy you'll help to protect the environment. Further information For further information on the program and on ways to save energy, please contact the Energy Smart Line on 1300 658 158. You can contact the Sustainable Energy Development Office by email sedo@energy.wa.gov.au or phone +61 8 9420 5606. The Sustainable Energy Development Office has a range of publications that provide information on ways to save energy in homes and commercial facilities. The Australian Greenhouse Office provides a variety of information on ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Information on the Regional Energy Efficiency Program is also provided
in the program brochure
(PDF 256 KB). The program applies to households, businesses and other organisations located within one of the Shires listed below. The Sustainable Energy Development Office appreciates the assistance
given by these Shires to distribute energy saving lamps and to promote
the program.
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