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Free Ceiling Insulation for Existing Homes
The Australian Government is committed to provide relief to people in difficult times. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently revealed a positive development that will benefit homeowners who are still in the process of installing ceiling insulation in their homes.
A $3.9 billion Energy Efficiency Homes Package is now in place which allows homeowners to apply for rebates in various areas such as ceiling insulation, low emission heating system and solar hot water.
The homeowner insulation program covers existing homes, excluding new extensions and homeowners who have not availed of assistance under the solar hot water rebate program after February 3, 2009. Although the insulation program will officially start on July 1, 2009, homeowners who have installed ceiling insulation in their homes on or after February 3, 2009 until June 30, 2009 can now reimburse costs. The maximum rebate allowed is $1,600.
Also eligible to avail of rebates are landlords and renters covered under the Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters. The rebate, however, is lower at a maximum of $1,000 for the installation of ceiling insulation.
Application for reimbursement will be accepted up to six months from the date you purchased the ceiling insulation. Also to be submitted with the application form is a copy of tax invoices from purchase and installation and a copy of two quotes that meet the requirements.
For eligible homeowners planning to install ceiling insulation after July 1, they can still avail of rebates. All you need is to call the free hotline of the Department of Environment at 1 800 808 571 and make a booking. The Department will determine your eligibility based on the details you provide after which a professional installer will go to your home, make an assessment of your insulation needs and install the ceiling insulation.
The government requires that a certified installer who either owns a business or works for a company involved in thermal insulation installation be the one to install your home ceiling insulation. This person will also be tasked to certify that he installed the insulation and that your home is according to the requirements specified.
If you’d like to know the procedures in applying for reimbursements under the home insulation program and get answers to your frequently asked questions, please visit the Department of Environment website at www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency.
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