Insulation

FREE Insulation worth up to $1,200

The Australian Government's Energy Efficient Homes Package is a $3.9 billion package to improve the energy rating of Australian homes - cutting their energy waste, making them more comfortable and helping households save up to 40 per cent on their electricity bills.

Under this program the Australian Government is offering:

• free ceiling insulation worth up to $1,200 to all Australian home owner-occupiers with limited or no ceiling insulation
• or a $1,600 rebate on the costs of installing a solar hot water system
• help for renters, with a rebate for landlords and tenants on the costs of insulating rental properties.

How will the program work? 

The program targets homes that are currently uninsulated, or have very little ceiling insulation and were built before the mandatory thermal performance requirements under the Building Code of Australia were introduced commencing in 2003.

If the total cost of installation is less than $1,200 there will be no more for the householder to pay. This will be the case for most households. If the cost of the insulation is more than $1,200, the householder will ordinarily have to pay the difference, or the full amount if they are ineligible.

The program commenced with its announcement on 3 February 2009 under a rebate scheme. From 1 July 2009 to 31 August 2009 there were separate arrangements for owner- occupiers and rental properties. This program now covers all eligible households and is in effect to 31 December 2011 or until the date when Program funds have been fully allocated, whichever occurs first. Please note that a revised edition of the Program Guidelines was released on 1 November 2009.

Can I seek reimbursement for new ceiling insulation installed prior to 3 February 2009?

No. Households that installed insulation prior to 3 February 2009 are not entitled to seek reimbursement under the Homeowner Insulation Program, but they may still be eligible for the increased Solar Hot Water Rebate (see the guidelines for more information).

Can I install the insulation myself?

No. To be eligible for assistance, the ceiling insulation must be installed by the owner or employee of a registered business (with an Australian Business Number) operating in the installation of thermal insulation. This might include builders, plasterers or a specialist insulation installer.

Which insulation performs best?

For cooler summers and warmer winters, Glass Wool Batts offer the most cost effective form of insulation!

Benefits of Glass Wool Batts

• Keeps your home up to 7 degrees cooler in summer
• Significantly reduces heat loss during winter
• Proven performance for the life of your home 
• Gives you greater control over the level of comfort in your home
• Saves you up to $500 year on your energy costs
• Provides great acoustic insulation
• No maintenance required (Insulco Fat Batts are rot resistant, do not deteriorate nor sustain vermin and are resistant to fungi and bacteria)
• Non-combustible (glasswool batts)

• Insulco Lifetime Guarantee

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