The state government will support 250,000 households with the initiative, aiming to save them up to $300 per year on energy bills while lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced the program, which will help households replace their old heaters with energy-efficient reverse-cycle systems that can warm their home in winter and cool them in summer.
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“This program will help people replace their old heaters with new, energy-efficient models that will save them money on their power bills and improve their comfort and wellbeing,” Ms Symes said.
The rebates are open to owner-occupier households with an approved concession card or a combined household income of less than $90,000 and could cover more than half the cost of the typical efficient reverse-cycle system.
Additional rebates of $200 are available to cap old gas heaters, and $500 to upgrade electrical switchboards.
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The $335 million Home Heating and Cooling Upgrade program follows the $250 Power Saving Bonus, which provides immediate bill relief for eligible concession card holders; the Victorian Default Offer, which sets a fair price for energy; and Victorian Energy Compare, an independent energy price comparison website that aims to save households money on their energy bill.
More information, including instructions on how to apply, is available at heatingupgrades.vic.gov.au
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