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The following are a list of incentives and rebates available to NSW strata schemes as at November 2024.... If you would like to download this as a PDF click here
1) Australian Government Clean Energy Regulator Small-Scale Technology Certificates https://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/RET/Scheme-participants-and-industry/Agents-and-installers/Small-scale-technology-certificates Applicable to strata schemes installing solar or heat pumps for hot water. Incentive is quoted net in the price of solar from solar installers which are clean energy council (CEC) accredited. 2) NSW Climate and Energy Action Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/nsw-plans-and-progress/regulation-and-policy/energy-security-safeguard/energy-savings-scheme Incentive for upgrading fluorescent and halogen lighting in common areas to LED lighting. Applies to conversion of carpark ventilation fans to carbon monoxide sensor system. Applies to retrofit of gas hot water system to electric heat pump. (Possibility to double dip on heat pumps and get Federal STC incentive and NSW ESS incentive). Energy Saving Certificates (ESC’s) are colloquially known as “eskies”. 3) NSW Climate and Energy Action Home Energy Efficiency Rebate (HEER) https://www.energysustainabilityschemes.nsw.gov.au/Home/About-ESS/Energy-savings-calculation-methods/Home-Energy-Efficiency-Retrofits Applies to halogen downlight upgrades and fluorescent light upgrades. (Cannot be claimed in conjunction with NSW ESS) 4) NSW Climate and Energy Action Making your strata building EV ready https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/business-and-industry/programs-grants-and-schemes/electric-vehicles/electric-vehicle-ready/strata#the-5-steps-to-ev-readiness and a Building EV Charging Costing Tool (calculator) https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/business-and-industry/programs-grants-and-schemes/electric-vehicles/electric-vehicle-ready/building Sample survey templates, by-laws for strata buildings and 5 step process 5) NSW Climate and Energy Action - CLOSED EV Charging Infrastructure Co-funding for Strata Schemes Up to $10m funding to be distributed towards EV Charging Feasibility studies and EV charging infrastucture implementations. Up to $80,000 per strata building is available until funds run out. NOTE: TEMPORARILY NOT ACCEPTING FURTHER APPLICATIONS. 1) If you would like to submit an EV charging Feasibility study (>$2,000 ex GST) you have already received from an independent consultant, the NSW government may refund any cost already incurred by you above $2,000 ex GST. More information in the guidelines here 2) Co-funding of EV charging infrastructure costs up to 80% of the total cost and up to $80,000 ex GST To be eligible, a strata building of 40 units or less should have less than 4 ev chargepoints already installed, or an apartment building with over 40 units should have less than 10% of carspaces enabled for EV charging. Read the funding guidelines here. https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/business-and-industry/programs-grants-and-schemes/electric-vehicles/electric-vehicle-ready 3) Co-funding 50% of ongoing EV charging software subscriptions costs for 2 years capped at $1,200 per year (in return for sharing data with the NSW government on the number of EV charging sessions in your building) 5A) NSW Government Battery Rebate This was launched on the 1st November 2024 and is different from direct battery rebates. It is part of the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) being run by the NSW government. It is only relevant to batteries where the battery size is between 2kWh and 28kWh. There is $0 rebate for batteries which are larger than 28kWh. The exact value of the rebate will fluctuate in a tradeable market similar to the NSW Energy Saving Scheme ESC certificates, except these are called Peak Demand Reduction Certificates (PRC's). Examples of batteries which are eligible are Tesla Powerwall 3, Tesla Powerwall 2, BYD, Energizer, Enphase, Genz, Goodwe, iStore, Powerplus, SolaX, Sungrow, Zenaji, SolarEdge, Sonnen, Eguana, Fimer, Soltaro, Sunpower, Varta, Bluetti, SigenStor and Lavo (Hydrogen). You also have to use a 'certified installer' and sign a nomination form and give this to the certified installer. The size of the rebate is dependent on the size of the battery and the postcode. For example, a same sized battery installed in Wagga Wagga will get a higher rebate than the same sized battery installed in the northshore of Sydney. Typically there is a $1600-$2,400 rebate upfront on the battery. Also, if the battery is connected to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) you are also entitled to a rebate of $250 to $400. The VPP rebate can be claimed twice, but the timing of each claim must be 3 years apart. www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households/rebates-grants-and-schemes/household-energy-saving-upgrades/install-battery Here is an article with some of the issues that the NSW government is ironing out with this battery rebate. 6) Sydney Water Waterfix Obligation free remote assessment if you send your water bill. https://www.sydneywater.com.au/your-home/helping-you-save-water/waterfix-strata/request-a-waterfix-strata-assessment.html 7) City of Sydney Smart Green Apartments https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/environmental-support-funding/smart-green-apartments Green Building Grants https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/environmental-support-funding/green-building-grants Assisted over 220 apartment buildings. Up to $15,000 funding per strata for sustainability assessments, EV charging reports or NABERS for Apartment Buildings Ratings. Innovation and Ideas Grant https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/cultural-support-funding/innovation-and-ideas-grant $10,000-$50,000 per year up to 3 years. Up to $5,000 to one time capital funding. 8) North Sydney Council Futureproofing Apartments Program https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/home-improvements-maintenance/futureproofing-apartments Assisted over 250 strata buildings with sustainability assessments over four consecutive rounds Rebates of up to $5,000 for strata buildings: Solar: 20% up to $5,000 Solar Healthcheck (for existing solar systems): 50% up to $200 by licensed electrician Battery: 20% up to $5,000 EV Charger: 25% up to $5,000 Hot Water Heat Pumps: 25% up to $5,000 Insulation: 25% up to $2,000 Rainwater Tank: 25% up to $2,000 Sydney Water Waterfix: 25% up to $2,000 Lighting: 25% up to $5,000 Pool Pump: 50% up to $250 Further information: https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/homepage/174/sustainability-rebates 9)Inner West Council Go Solar for Strata (on hold) https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/live/environment-and-sustainability/at-home/go-solar/solar-for-apartments-and-townhouses/go-solar-for-strata Pre-vetted map of over 200 strata buildings in the LGA which are good solar candidates is here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1idF1cCvyHhm2bEv3q13obKtIBY0ZW8wC&ll=-33.88704028551194%2C151.15561119999995&z=12 Assisted 70 strata buildings with custom solar feasibility studies over 2 rounds 10) Woollahra Council Apartment & Strata Savings Strata Consultations Rooftop Solar: https://airtable.com/shrTNP7oCkRWLkqJt Strata Consultations EV charging: https://airtable.com/shrjYDDdPcTqaGoRF 30 minute free consultations with expert on solar or EV charging Apartment & Strata Savings Program (on hold) https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/environment/energy_and_climate/apartment_and_strata_savings Assisted over 15 strata buildings over 2 rounds 11) Randwick Council https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/get-involved/sustainability-rebates Strata Consultations Rooftop Solar: https://airtable.com/shrTNP7oCkRWLkqJt Strata Consultations EV charging: https://airtable.com/shrjYDDdPcTqaGoRF 30 minute free consultations with expert on solar or EV charging Sustainability Rebates from Council: Apartment Block EV charger: 25% up to $5,000. Energy Assessment: 50% up to $1,000 Heat Pump: 25% up to $5,000 Insulation: 25% up to $2,000 Lighting: 25% up to $5,000 Pool Pump: 50% up to 250 Rainwater tank: 25% up to $2,000 Solar PV: 10% up to $5,000 Battery: 10% up to $2,000 Solar Health Check: 50% up to $100 Sydney Water Waterfix: 25% up to $2,000 12) Waverley Council Building Futures: https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/environment/events_and_programs/building_futures Building Futures has supported over 40 apartment buildings which are high rise. Strata Consultations Rooftop Solar: https://airtable.com/shrTNP7oCkRWLkqJt Strata Consultations EV charging: https://airtable.com/shrjYDDdPcTqaGoRF 30 minute free consultations with expert on solar or EV charging As part of a 12-month trial, apartment buildings in Waverley can receive up to $5000 total in rebates for undertaking:
13) Lane Cove Council Greener Apartments https://www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Environment/ResidentProgramsandRebates/Pages/GreenerApartmentsPrograms.aspx Assisted over 30 apartment buildings with sustainability assessments Ask a Sustainability Expert The Ask a Sustainability Expert program is a free Council initiative offering residents expert advice to help them adopt sustainable living practices. Whether you're looking to save money on your energy bills, install EV charging, create a native garden, or have some tricky recycling questions, you'll gain valuable insights during your one-on-one session. Residents can meet with a maximum of two experts on the following topics:
Sustainability Rebates from council. NOTE: TEMPORARILY NOT ACCEPTING FURTHER APPLICATIONS. Solar • Unit (lot): 25% up to $1,000 • Unit (common area): 25% up to $5,000 • Business: 25% up to $1,000 Solar Battery • Unit (lot or common area): 10% up to $1,000 Electric Vehicle Chargers • Unit (lot): 25% up to $500 • Unit (common area): 25% up to $4,000 Rainwater Tanks • Units (common area): 25% up to $2,000 14) Mosman Council Apartment & Strata Savings https://mosman.nsw.gov.au/environment/climate/councils-response-to-climate-change Assisted over 20 apartment buildings with sustainability reports over two rounds. 15) City of Canada Bay Solar for Community (on hold) https://www.collaborate.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/buildingsnetwork/solarprograms Owners Corporation commits to spending between $1,000-$3,500 on energy saving upgrades to match the price of the solar feasibility study or energy audit 100% funded by council. Assisted over a dozen strata schemes across two rounds. 16) Kur ring gai Council Energy Smart Rebates https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Environment/Sustainable-living/Claim-a-rebate/Smart-Units-rebates Offers rebates up to $6,000 per apartment building. 50% co-funding up to $2,000 for shared EV chargepoint 50% co-funding up to $4000 for solar connected to minimum of 8 units 50% co-funding up to $2,000 for replacing centralised gas hot water plant with heat pump 50% co-funding up to $4,000 in a strata of 20+ units for LED lighting, ventilation, pool pump, Solar PV etc 17) Northern Beaches Council Energy and Solar Advisory Service https://files.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/environment/climate-emergency-and-sustainability/solar-and-energy/energy-and-solar-advisory-service Free 20 minute conversation Wattblock has put a number of videos on youtube for strata sustainability which can be found here Note: Information compiled by Wattblock and no liability is taken for accuracy or correctness or currency of information provided. If your organisation is listed above and you would like to update your information, please contact Wattblock. Comments are closed.
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