Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP)
Remote communities
The Renewable Remote Power Generation Program is closed to new applications except in Western Australia.
As of 8.30 am Australian Eastern Standard Time on Monday 22 June, pre-purchase applications are no longer being accepted for the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program.
All pre-purchase applications submitted to the relevant state program administrator prior to this will be assessed according to the program guidelines.
Please note this only affects pre-purchase applications. The deadline for rebate applications is provided on your pre-purchase approval letter.
Remote and regional communities can take advantage of the following Australian Government programs:
- Small scale installations by households, businesses and community groups completed on or after 9 June 2009 may be eligible to receive support for the first 1.5 kilowatts of renewable generation under Solar Credits once the renewable energy regulations are in force.
- Homes can access free, tailored advice for their homes and interest free loans of up to $10,000 through Green Loans commencing on 1 July 2009.
- Homes can benefit from Australia's most comprehensive rollout of energy efficiency rebates in history through the Energy Efficient Homes Package.
- The National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative provides rebates of up to $500 for households to install rainwater tanks or greywater systems. Contact 1800 808 571 for more information.
- The Government's $2 billion Caring for our Country program is available to regional natural resource management organisations, not-for-profits, Indigenous organisations, community groups, governments and industry bodies to ensure a healthier, better protected, well-managed and resilient environment.
The Australian Government is also committed to closing the gap of Indigenous disadvantage in remote and regional Australia.
The Government will continue to provide $2.2 million over the next two years to support Bushlight, a not-for-profit devoted to assisting Indigenous communities with energy advice and renewable energy support services.
Through a whole of government approach, a range of additional programs in education, health, housing, employment and family and community services are being implemented across Australia.
Rebates & funding
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