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AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ENERGY EFFICENT HOME PACKAGE

The Energy Efficient Homes Package will install ceiling insulation in up to 2.9 million homes.

This practical step will help households reduce their energy use, cut their power bills by around $200 a year, and increase the comfort and value of their homes.

The insulation component includes the following two programs.

 Homeowner Insulation Program

The Homeowner Insulation Program provides assistance of up to $1,600 to install ceiling insulation in the homes of eligible owner-occupiers.

 Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters

The Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters provides assistance of up to $1,000 to install ceiling insulation in other property such as rental properties and holiday homes.

The two insulation programs are in effect from 1 July 2009 and will run until 30 June 2011 for renters and landlords, and 31 December 2011 for owner-occupiers.

If you installed ceiling insulation between 3 February 2009 and 30 June 2009 you may be eligible for a rebate under the Early Installation Guidelines.

Landlords/tenants who are eligible

To qualify for free roof insulation, you must be a:

1. Landlord of the dwelling where the insulation is to be installed and be either  an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 years or over, or a corporate entity incorporated in Australia
2. Tenant of a dwelling owned by a Landlord with a letter stating the Landlord’s permission to install ceiling insulation in that dwelling under the Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters. You must sign the Work Order Form (provided by the installer) on the Landlord’s behalf.

You must also:

• Obtain the approval of the body corporate, if applicable
• Correctly complete and sign the relevant section of the Work Order Form
• Only apply for assistance under the program once per dwelling and not apply for assistance under the Homeowner Insulation Program as well
• Be installing new ceiling insulation – it does not cover the replacement of existing ceiling insulation unless it has negligible effectiveness (that is, at or below 0.5 R-Value). Your installer will need to indicate if existing insulation is 0.5 or less in the Work Order Form.
• Not have received or be entitled to receive assistance for the installation of ceiling insulation in the dwelling under any state, territory or local government scheme which combined with any assistance under this program will result in the Landlord or Tenant receiving assistance in excess of the total cost of the installation of the ceiling insulation.

MOST INSTALLERS SHOULD CLAIM THE REBATE DIRECTLY FROM THE GOVERNMENT SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING UPFRONT.

* Conditions Apply

For more information visit www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/insulation/index.html

Or call Energy Efficient Homes Package Call Centre on 1800 808 571.