The Government recently announced a series of changes to the administration of the environmental programs to boost safety and improve environmental performance.
The changes announced by the Government will include the establishment of a new household Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme to replace the Home Insulation Program and the Solar Hot Water Rebate, which have been discontinued as of close of business today.
The Government’s focus is on the safety of households and tradespeople who will both benefit from the operation of this new scheme.
Electrical safety checks recently announced for homes with foil insulation will continue.
For more information visit the Department of the Environment , Heritage, Water and the Arts website http://www.environment.gov.au/eehp/index.html
Householders and installers can contact 1800 808 571.
Installers can also call 1800 029 686 for more information relating to payment for work undertaken.
Media contact: Annika Hutchins (Senator Kate Lundy) 0407 458 882
