Qld appliance rebate: How you can claim up to $1000 cash back

Queenslanders will now be able to replace their old appliances and pocket a rebate of up to $1000. So how does it work? ALL THE DETAILS

Queenslanders will now be able to replace their old appliances with energy efficient ones and pocket a rebate of up to $1000.

In October 2023 the scheme extended to include small and medium businesses.

Sounds good – so how does it work?

Here is everything you need to know >>>

WHAT IS THE CLIMATE SMART ENERGY SAVERS PROGRAM?

The $22 million Climate Smart Energy Savers Program offers rebates of up to $1000 to buy and install eligible energy-efficient appliances with a four or more star rating.

Rebates are limited to one per household and will be available until the program’s funding is exhausted.

As part of the program you can receive between $300 and $1000 cashback on a range of eligible energy-efficient appliances, simply by making the switch from 2 to 4 star appliances.

The aim of the program is to help Queensland households save hundreds to thousands of dollars in energy costs each year, and reduce the state’s CO2 emissions by thousands of tonnes a year.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Check your eligibility (details below) for the rebate.

Then apply for the rebate by completing your rebate application online at the QRIDA portal.

Now you can get a quote and install your appliance.

Appliances that require installation (i.e. air conditioners, solar hot water systems and heat pump hot water systems) must be installed by an appropriately-licensed tradesperson.

Once your appliance is installed, remember to keep your receipt, as you’ll need to provide proof of installation when you submit your application.

Buying a new dishwasher could give you some serious cash back.

Your receipt must include: the date of installation, the address where the eligible appliance was installed, a description of the work involved in the installation, the name and licence number of the licensed contractor who carried out the work.

The new appliances must replace another appliance, be used/installed at the residential premises listed in the application and, for air conditioners and hot water systems, be installed by a person who is licensed to install the appliance.

WHAT APPLIANCES ARE ELIGIBLE?

Purchase an eligible 4-star-rated (or higher) appliance or energy-efficient hot water system.

Only the following appliances are eligible:

■ clothes washing machines and dryers (or combination washer/dryers);

■ dishwashers;

■ refrigerators (or combination fridge/freezers — no stand-alone freezers);

■ airconditioners;

■ heat pump hot water systems;

■ solar hot water systems.

Dishwashers, aircons and fridges are all eligible if 4 star-rated.

Airconditioners must be 4 star-rated (or higher) for cooling and compliant with AS/NZS 4755.1:2017 (Demand Response Standard).

Check with your retailer and/or installer to make sure your air conditioner meets these requirements.

Remember to keep your receipt as you’ll need to provide proof of purchase when you submit your application.

Your receipt must include the following information: the name, address, and ABN or ACN of the entity that issued the receipt, the date the eligible appliance was purchased and a description of the eligible appliance.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

Standard rebate applicants must:

■ be 18 or older

■ live in a residential premises in Queensland

■ have purchased and installed an eligible appliance in their residential premises while the scheme is open, and while they occupy the residential premises

■ not have already received assistance under this or another government program for the eligible appliance.

Applications must:

■ be submitted in the name of 1 person

■ be made within 30 days of the eligible appliance being purchased and installed (whichever comes later).

Eligible appliances must be purchased and installed on or after 4 September 2023 and before the program closure date.

For more information call 13 74 68 or go here.

HOW DOES IT WORK FOR BUSINESSES?

Queensland small and medium businesses will be offered financial incentives to purchase energy-efficient equipment.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced $16m to expand the state government’s appliance cashback scheme to Queensland’s nearly half a million small and medium businesses.

Eligible businesses can apply for a rebate of up to 50 per cent, to a maximum of $12,500, after installing energy efficient equipment.

A minimum spend of $8000 is required to receive the minimum rebate of $4000.

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Originally published as Qld appliance rebate: How you can claim up to $1000 cash back