Incentives
Be rewarded for going green. In a bid to address climate change and conserve energy, water and natural resources, Adelaide City Council is providing reimbursements for the installation of water and energy conservation devices.
This scheme is available to all residential properties, sporting clubs and community organisations in the City of Adelaide.
Solar Panels
Receive $1,000 for installing solar panels (minimum 1KW peak). For lighting common areas in apartment buildings, receive $1 per watt (up to $3,000).
Solar Hot Water System
Receive $1,000 to convert an existing hot water system (electric, gas, electric heat pump or electric boosted solar) to a gas-boosted, solar hot water system.
Rainwater Tank
Receive up to $500 to purchase and install a rainwater tank (minimum 2,000 L, see eligibility criteria in the application form). For communal supply in apartments, install rainwater tank(s) and receive $0.25 per litre of storage capacity (up to $3,000, see eligibility criteria for details).
Download Forms
» Solar panels rebate form (PDF, 80Kb)
» Solar hot water rebate form (PDF, 61Kb)
» Rainwater tank rebate form (PDF, 72Kb)
You may also need to submit a development application to Council.
To submit an Application and for more information, contact us at:
ATT: Sustainability Business Unit, GPO Box 2252, Adelaide SA 5001
Fax: 8203 7575
Email: sustainablecity@adelaidecitycouncil.com
Other Funding Sources
Additional financial funding can also be obtained from schemes run by other agencies. For eligibility and information, please direct your enquiries to the relevant agency.
Adelaide Solar City Program
The program provides discounted solar and energy products to Adelaide, Salisbury, Tea Trea Gully and Playford communities. For more information, see: adelaidesolarcity.com.au
State Government
Various rebates are offered:
- For rainwater tank rebates, see: sawater.com.au
- For solar hot water rebates, visit: energy.sa.gov.au
- SA Solar Feed-in Scheme provides energy credits for supplying solar
energy back to the grid. See: climatechange.sa.gov.au
Australian Government
Rebates for solar hot water systems, solar panels and rainwater tanks: environment.gov.au
Garden Incentives
Native Vegetation Grants
Organisations with a demonstrated capacity to train volunteers and provide on-ground support can receive grants of up to $1000 per site to support volunteers in native vegetation management in the Park Lands.
Native Vegetation Grants are limited and are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Council on 8203 7203 if your organisation is interested in applying for Native Vegetation Grants.