Dual Flush Toilets - AVAILABLE REBATES
You may be surprised to learn that the toilet in the average household is one of the biggest users of water. In fact a single flush toilet uses 12 litres of drinking water with every flush. By replacing a single flush toilet with a 4.5/3 litre WELs 4 star dual flush toilet, 60,000 litres of water per year could be saved in a household of four people.
The $200 dual flush toilet rebate is available for all new dual flush toilets with a WELS* rating of at least 4 stars purchased between 15 January 2010 and 30 June 2010. A dual flush toilet is another easy way of saving water in your home.
Am I Eligible for the Rebate?
To be eligible for the $200 State Government dual flush toilet rebate, you must meet the following key criteria:
- Dual flush toilet must have a minimum 4 star rating under the WELS* scheme at the time of purchase
- Dual flush toilet must be purchased in full between 15 January 2010 and 30 June 2010. Where the dual flush toilet has been on lay-by, the first payment date must be on or after 15 January 2010 and the final payment on or before 30 June 2011. Dual flush toilets purchased via an interest free loan are not eligible for the rebate until the payments in full have been made.
- Must be replacing a single flush toilet with a new dual flush toilet, including both pan and cistern. The rebate is not available for replacement of the cistern only.
- Dual flush toilet must have a minimum 12 month warranty
- Dual flush toilet must be installed in a residential property within NSW
- Dual flush toilet must be installed by a licensed plumber
- Dual flush toilet purchased to comply with BASIX* (the Building Sustainability Index) for new homes or major renovations are not eligible for the rebate
Important notes
- DECCW must receive the rebate application no later than 30 September 2011
- From 15 January 2010, the total amount of NSW Home Saver Rebates a household can receive must not exceed $1500 per property.
What if I'm a landlord or tenant?
The State Government rebate is allocated per property, not per person. This means that each property in NSW wishing to install a new 4 star or more dual flush toilet can obtain the rebate regardless of whether the property is a rental property and the owner has already obtain the rebate for another property in NSW.
To download an application form, or for more information, visit www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates or contact the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water Environment Line on 1300 361 967 or email to rebates@environment.nsw.gov.au.
And remember you can also apply for a Commonwealth Government Green Loan. The Green Loan can be used in conjunction with Government Rebates. For more information on Commonwealth Government Green Loans click here
* See the Together Today Glossary for more information
Useful Links
DECCW (2010) NSW Climate Change Fund: $200 4 star Dual Flush Toilet Rebate Application Form
