Energy Matters, a leading Australian renewable energy company, will be running free information sessions on grid connect solar power for Canberra residents this weekend as part of the company’s “double dip” ACT solar incentives special offer.
Canberra residents are currently the most advantaged group when it comes to solar rebates in Australia; thanks to the Federal Government’s $8,000 rebate for households with incomes under $100,000 and the nation’s most generous state administered feed in tariff scheme.
The ACT was first to introduce a gross feed in tariff scheme in Australia in March this year. The Canberra feed in tariff pays a premium of 3.88 times the market rate (currently 50.5 cents) for all electricity generated by grid connected solar power systems for 20 years.
The Energy Matters free information sessions will be held on Sunday 19 April at the following venues.
– Southside: 10.30am – 12.00 pm, Vikings Club Lanyon , Heidelberg Street, Conder
– Northside: 2.00pm to 3.30pm, Belconnen Premier Inn, Benjamin Way, Belconnen
At these meetings, Energy Matters representatives will discuss the program and answer any questions attendees may have about grid connect solar power. Interested participants will be able to register for the program and secure a special discount on a grid connect system.
The Federal Government rebate of $8,000 is due to finish on June 30, 2009, however solar industry speculation is that the government may stop accepting applications as soon one w eek before the budget announcements in May. After July 1 a new scheme w ill be introduced – a solar credits program.
While the new program will be accessible to many more Australians, it will offer up to $4500 less in rebates on a 1kW grid connect solar power system.
Related:
Further details on the ACT / Canberra solar feed in tariff
