Get in quick to save hundreds when purchasing energy efficient appliances to help bring down electricity bills under a new state government program.
About 40,000 Queenslanders will be able to claim the new rebate which is up to $1,000 for eligible households from next month.
This comes on top of electricity bill rebates of $550 and $1072 for senior and concession card holders.
As part of the Queensland Government’s push to ease cost of living pressures and bust bills, the new $22 million Smart Energy Savers program offers rebates for a range of eligible energy efficient appliances.
It’s estimated that making the switch from 2 to 4 star appliances could save individual Queensland households hundreds to thousands of dollars a year, and reduce Queensland’s CO2 emissions by thousands of tonnes each year.
Low income households will be able to claim the most on appliances, however all Queenslanders will be eligible to access cost-of-living support on selected appliances.
To be eligible for the low-income additional component, individual applicants must meet the Low Income Tax Offset threshold as defined by the ATO.
“We’re investing a record $8.2 billion in concessions this financial year to help ease cost of living pressures, and help Queenslanders,” Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
“This includes the biggest electricity bill support package in the nation which comes on top of these rebates.”
“This rebate program not only helps Queenslanders purchase new household appliances, but it means they save money and help lower emissions for years to come,” Energy Minister Mick de Brenni said.
“I acknowledge the Queensland Council of Social Services, Solar Citizens, the Queensland Community Alliance, and the Queensland Conservation Council for their advocacy on behalf of Queenslanders, enabling them to access energy efficient products.”
The $22 million Climate Smart Energy Savers Program offers rebates of up to $1000 on solar and heat pump hot water systems and rebates from $300-650 on washing machines, dishwashers, dryers, refrigerators and air conditions to buy and install eligible energy-efficient appliances with a four-star rating.
Rebates, limited to one per household, will be available until the program’s funding is exhausted.
Queensland households may be eligible for additional Queensland Government assistance. More information is available at queenslandsavers.qld.gov.au
