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Incentives & Rebates from government for strata sustainability in NSW - November 2024

1/11/2024

 
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.

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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
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As part of a 12-month trial, apartment buildings in Waverley can receive up to $5000 total in rebates for undertaking:
  • common area energy assessments (including energy audit, electric vehicle feasibility, solar feasibility and NABERS for Apartment Buildings ratings): 50% up to $1,000  
  • installing rooftop solar: 20% rebate up to $4,000
  • electrifying centralised hot water systems: 20% rebate up to $4,000 
  • electrifying swimming pool heating systems: 20% rebate up to $1,000 for pool or spa gas to electric
A summary of the sustainable products available in this trial, as well as their rebate amounts and eligibility criteria, can be found on our Sustainability Rebates website or visit Rebately to apply. Note: this funding is closing at the end of December 2024.

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:
  • Energy efficiency, solar power and batteries, Greenpower, reducing electricity costs and understanding your electricity bill
  • Strata solar and batteries, EV charging and heat pumps for common hot water plants
  • Building and renovating sustainably
  • Recycling, repair and reuse, composting and worm farming
  • Building resilience for extreme weather events and neighbourhood connections
  • Native gardening, habitat to attract birds and bees, water wise gardens and balcony gardens.
Further information on registering is here.

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.

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