Gas hot water rebate

Inefficient hot water systems cost you more and have a detrimental effect on our environment. Increase your household's energy efficiency by switching your peak electric hot water system with a high-efficiency gas hot water system to save energy, the environment and money.

The Victorian Government can help with the cost of new hot water systems for those that are eligible for a rebate.

For more information about energy efficiency, see the bottom of the page.

Eligibility criteria

You are eligible for a rebate if:

• your household currently uses a peak (day-rate) electric water heater (a water heater that is ineligible for an off-peak electricity tariff), or a water heater fuelled by wood.
• your household does not have a second, off-peak hot water system.
• the property is your principal place of residence only. The rebate is also available for rental properties where the tenant is directly responsible for the energy bills.
• you will be installing a natural gas or LPG water heater that has a 5 star rating (or 4 star for internal systems). See the link at the bottom of the page for a list of systems you can install.

Rebate amounts

Rebate amounts are as follows:

• $400 for a 5-star instantaneous or storage hot water heater (4+ star for internal systems)
• $700 for concession card holders, as above
• $300 installation rebate if you live in a flat or apartment where there's a separate occupancy directly above or below you

Landlords whose tenants are concession card holders are able to access the higher rebate amount as long as the tenant is directly responsible for the energy bills.

How to get the rebate

The rebate is available through a range of retailers and installers around Victoria (see the link below). The rebate amount will be deducted from the purchase and installation cost of the selected water heater.

More information

Call 1300 366 195 or have a look at the Rebate FAQs (see link below).