Free Insulation

Hoffies · Feb 03, 2009 1:19 pm

http://pm.gov.au/media/Release/2009/med ... e_0783.cfm

MissMuffitt · Feb 03, 2009 7:55 pm

I am very happy about this "FREE INSULATION"
Just got to find out a few more details.

Quote:
For a time-limited period of two and a half years, from 1 July 2009, owner-occupiers without ceiling insulation will be eligible for free product and installation (capped at $1,600) simply by making a phone call.

As an interim arrangement, from today and until 30 June 2009, eligible owner-occupiers who install ceiling insulation in their homes will be able to seek reimbursement (up to $1,600) after the program commences. The Government estimates 2.2 million owner-occupied home will benefit from this program.

darrenu · Feb 05, 2009 8:39 am

The Insulation Rebate scheme starts from 1 July 2009 and you will ring a Government number and they will organise the insulation for you.

However, home owners can install using a supplier of your choice between 3 February and 30 June 2009 and apply for the rebate after 1 July.

I imagine the waiting list will get very long very quickly so may be a good idea to get in now.

Here is the Government fact sheet:

http://www.environment.gov.au/energyeff ... ation.html

You can find insulation experts in your area from here:

http://livinglocal.com.au/roof-insulation-rebate/

Colsy · Feb 05, 2009 9:43 am

I love it!

wake_me · Feb 05, 2009 10:52 am

New homes don't qualify, Bugger

darrenu · Feb 05, 2009 12:06 pm

Only existing homes qualify for the $1600 and they have to be owner-occupied. There is $1000 available to landlords who need to install insulation in their investment properties.

Interesting to see that the Government also offers a $1600 rebate for Solar Hot Water systems but you have to choose one or the other. Either the Hot Water or the Insulation.

lazydays · Feb 05, 2009 8:01 pm

Got my house booked in for next Tuesday....wahoooo!!!!!!!

zeeeb · Feb 05, 2009 8:19 pm

damn, we just put pink batts in before the summer hit in our 100 year old house. oh well, win some lose some.

leebee1 · Feb 22, 2009 7:09 am

I am wondering - I own a block of units with 3 on one title and 1 on its own title. Wonder if I would be eligible for the insulation rebate for each unit or if they consider my 3 units on one title to be one unit and therefore one rebate spilt for them all. I would love to get the insulation to all units but wonder if the Government will consider my units as a single place due them being on the one title. Interesting.

kexkez · Feb 22, 2009 8:50 am

hmm we have insulation as part of our build but we should have handover by july. I wonder whether I could use the government grant to get insulation for above the garage. Is it worth doing? with or without the grant? It really bugs me that despite the fact that it is connected to the same roofspace area as the house it has no insulation. Any ideas as to whether i could use the grant to insulate the garage roofing area? or even the alfresco?

ICK · Feb 22, 2009 9:51 am

Not sure about this, I know it doesn't apply to those who build, or those who have existing insulation and wanting to upgrade. Not sure about those who have insulation in 95% but not garage. At a guess, there'd be a clause to say no but if you find out yes let us know

gettingThere · Apr 08, 2009 9:39 pm

The scheme will run until the end of 2011...

So if my house is built in 2009, can I them get more insulation in 2011?

Australian5Star · Apr 23, 2009 10:06 pm

At the moment the insulation company of your choice will come out to your dwelling and check that you do not have any insulation, measure the roof and check that you fit within the guidelines.

If you have a look on http://www.environment.gov.au/energyeff ... index.html it explains all the guidelines

Colsy · Apr 26, 2009 12:39 pm

Have had my two quotes and will arrange installation soon.

Colsy · May 12, 2009 7:46 pm

OK, had my insulation installed this week by AGI. I am so glad we did it, it really makes a difference. In our 1930s pad we have ******* old candlestick heaters that were doing zip on the cold nights. Now we are turning it down low after an hour or two. In the morning that sharp cold feeling is gone.

Its costing about $900 which I will then claim back in July...thanks KRudd.

Australian5Star · May 12, 2009 8:30 pm

Great to hear you are noticing a difference I would recommend to everyone to take advantage of the rebate if they qualify.
I am in the process of organising solar electricity and taking advantage of the $8,000 rebate hopefully I notice the difference on my bills

homeinsulation · Jun 04, 2009 12:41 pm

kexkez

hmm we have insulation as part of our build but we should have handover by july. I wonder whether I could use the government grant to get insulation for above the garage. Is it worth doing? with or without the grant? It really bugs me that despite the fact that it is connected to the same roofspace area as the house it has no insulation. Any ideas as to whether i could use the grant to insulate the garage roofing area? or even the alfresco?

You may insulate your garage so long as it is attached to your home with internal access to your home, every internal access Garage must be insulated under the federal insulation rebate program. There is no rebate for major extensions or new dwellings.

CHI

Monichi · Jun 22, 2009 10:44 pm

darrenu

Only existing homes qualify for the $1600 and they have to be owner-occupied. There is $1000 available to landlords who need to install insulation in their investment properties.

Interesting to see that the Government also offers a $1600 rebate for Solar Hot Water systems but you have to choose one or the other. Either the Hot Water or the Insulation.

With the $1600 Solar hot water system, does this only apply to existing home as well? NOT newly built?
I know that the free ceiling insulation is not available for newly constructed homes.

What if the solar hot water is part the the building contract? Ie. major builder has this as standard
Are we able to claim rebate then?

Cheers

homeinsulation · Jun 23, 2009 8:07 am

Monichi

darrenu

Only existing homes qualify for the $1600 and they have to be owner-occupied. There is $1000 available to landlords who need to install insulation in their investment properties.

Interesting to see that the Government also offers a $1600 rebate for Solar Hot Water systems but you have to choose one or the other. Either the Hot Water or the Insulation.

With the $1600 Solar hot water system, does this only apply to existing home as well? NOT newly built?
I know that the free ceiling insulation is not available for newly constructed homes.

What if the solar hot water is part the the building contract? Ie. major builder has this as standard
Are we able to claim rebate then?

Cheers

Hey Monichi,

Yes, as far as I know new homes are eligable for the solar hot water rebate, however talk with your builder to find out how you will make the claim.

Here is the Governments Energy Efficiency Hotline phone number if you have any questions about Insulation or the hot water solar rebate give them a call 1800 808 571

Also here is the link for Solar Rebate http://www.environment.gov.au/energyeff ... rhotwater/

and here is the link for the Insulation Rebate
http://www.environment.gov.au/energyeff ... index.html

Reminder; as of July 1st, insulation installers (insulation businesses) will invoice the Government. The home owner will not have to put in for a re-imbersement the installer will take care of this.

Hope that answered your question.

Cheers,
Simon