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VIC Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program.

16 September 2021

VIC Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program.

O'Brien Electrical Rowville

Is your old gas, electric and wood-fire heating in need of an upgrade? $1,000 rebates are available through the Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program to support households upgrade to a new energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioner.  As an Authorised Supplier under the program, we are proud to deliver this service to Victorians.

About the program:

Over the next three years the Victorian Government will invest $335 million to provide energy efficient heating and cooling for 250,000 low income and vulnerable households by reducing the upfront cost of purchasing energy efficient reverse cycle split systems.

The Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program will be delivered through a base rebate of $1,000 provided towards the cost of purchasing and installing a high-efficiency heating and cooling system with a limit of one rebate per household. The program is being delivered by Solar Victoria.

Why choose a reverse-cycle air conditioner?

  • They keep you warm in winter and cool in summer
  • They’re incredibly energy-efficient
  • They’re safer than many gas and electric systems
  • They can provide health benefits for individuals with respiratory illnesses, such as asthma.

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a well-designed system that will heat and cool your home in the most efficient way possible – and this handy Buyers Guide is the perfect place to start.

As an Authorised Supplier under the program, we can also help you find the right model that suits the layout of your house and has the right capacity for your needs. However, prior to arranging the purchase and install of a reverse-cycle air conditioner, make sure you understand the rebate application process and eligibility criteria.

Under the program, eligible households can receive:

  • $1,000 towards the cost of an energy-efficient reverse–cycle air conditioner,
  • $200 towards the cost of decommissioning their outdated gas heater (if an existing gas heater is being replaced with an energy efficient reverse-cycle air conditioner), and
  • $500 towards the cost of upgrading their switchboard (if an upgrade is required to install the rebated reverse–cycle air conditioner).

To be eligible, households must:

  • Replace an existing gas, fixed electric or wood heating or no at home heating with an energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioner.
  • Install an energy efficient reverse-cycle air conditioner from the Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program approved products list by an approved Home Heating and Cooling Program Supplier such as O'Brien Electrical Rowville.
  • Be an owner-occupier household with an approved concession card, or with a combined household income of less than $90,000

Want to access to program? Follow these steps:

  1. Understand the rebate application process and eligibility criteria.
  2. Apply for the program and gain approval.
  3. Once approved, you will receive a token. Next, book your in home consultation by contacting us.
  4. The O'Brien Electrical Rowville team will complete your home consultation and prepare your quote.
  5. Once you have reviewed your quote and finalised choosing your eligible product you will be requested to accept your quote and pay the ‘balance’. The ‘balance’ is the amount minus applied rebates.
  6. The O'Brien Electrical Rowville team will then schedule your installation (and removal if applicable) for a time that suits you.
  7. The O'Brien Electrical Rowville team will professionally complete your upgrade, supplying you with relevant compliancy certificates and tax invoice.
  8. From there you can sit back and enjoy the comfort of your new energy efficient Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner.

For more information, visit:

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Why choose O'Brien Electrical Rowville?

O'Brien Electrical Rowville is part of a national network of highly qualified electricians. We are committed to providing a premium service, innovative electrical and communication solutions, as well as value for money. With over ten years of industry experience, our trusted team of electricians continue to deliver outstanding results with a focus on solar and battery installation, commercial LED lighting, construction and service and maintenance. When you choose O'Brien Electrical Rowville, you’ll receive our professional and reliable service, guaranteed.

 

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