Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP)

Important update

The Renewable Remote Power Generation Program is closed to new applications in Victoria.

As of 8.30 am Australian Eastern Standard Time on Monday 22 June 2009, pre-purchase applications are no longer being accepted for the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program.

All pre-purchase applications submitted to Sustainability Victoria 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.

For further information, refer to the Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website - see link at bottom of this page.

Renewable energy generation system rebate

The Residential and Medium-Scale (RM) sub-program of the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program provides rebates for households, communities, not-for-profit, business, government and other organisations, in those areas not close to a main grid, to support the installation of renewable energy generation systems. The Renewable Remote Power Generation Program is an Australian Government funded initiative.

Rebates of up to 50% (up to $200,000) of the capital cost of renewable generation and essential enabling equipment are available to applicants that fully comply with the eligibility requirements and procedures outlined in the RM sub-program guidelines.

Applying for a rebate under the Residential and Medium-scale (RM) sub-program.

• Read the Residential and Medium-scale Program Guidelines and determine whether you are eligible for a rebate.
• Discuss the energy demand and system size requirements with one or more designers of renewable generation system (see link below).
• Contact a suitable supplier and obtain quotes for your proposed renewable generation system. It is recommended that more than one quote be obtained.
• Submit a RM Pre-purchase application form to Sustainability Victoria for approval with all required attachments prior to purchasing any equipment.
• Applications will be assessed by the Sustainability Victoria and approved if all requirements are met.
• If the application is approved, the specified equipment can then be purchased and installed.
• After the system has been installed, submit a RM Rebate application form to Sustainability Victoria with all required attachments, and
• If all requirements of the program are met, the rebate will then be paid to the applicant.

Relevant forms can be downloaded below, completed and mailed to:

Renewable Remote Power Generation Programme
Sustainability Victoria
Level 28, Urban Workshop
50 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Call the Remote Power Infoline on 1300 137 880 for more information.