Rebates

Hot water systems account for approximately 25% of household energy use (Your Home, 2020). Rewiring Australia suggests that of the alternatives available electric heat pump water heaters are easily the most energy efficient option, consuming only approximately 23% of the annual energy required by gas hot water and conventional electric resistant models.

Eligible electric heat pumps can receive both a Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) and Energy Saving Certificate (ESC) rebate which is arranged for you by your installer. Council recommends sourcing at least two quotes.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Only available for residential heat pump hot water installations in the Shellharbour LGA from the 1 January 2024 until 30 June 2025.
• Must be installed by a licensed tradesperson and meet all necessary installation standards.
• Excludes swimming pool heat pumps.
• If the sustainable product was installed to comply with BASIX, the product must exceed the minimum standards for Development Application compliance.
• Each applicant property may only receive one rebate in the 2024/25 round of the Sustainability Rebates Program, subject to availability.
• See Council’s Sustainability Rebates Program Guidelines for full terms and conditions.