Electric water heaters account for up to 25% of the energy usage in an average Australian home. Often located outside, and out of mind, it is easy to overlook both the financial and environmental savings that can be had by upgrading your old water heater, with a newer, more energy efficient system. In fact, many new solar systems can reduce energy use by up to 70%^{1 & 2}, as they use the suns free energy to heat water. It also translates to similar sized reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, which is great news for our planet.

As both Federal and State Governments encourage Australians to strive to meet strict carbon reduction targets, many are offering attractive rebates as an incentive to households to upgrade their existing water heater to more efficient solar, Heat Pump and in some cases 5 Star gas systems. Whilst eligibility criteria apply, in some States, you could save up to $4000 off the cost of installing a new gas boosted solar water heater. With savings this good, there's no better time to act than now

To find out how much you could save, simply enter your post code in the Rebate Register.

(1) Energy reduction of up to 70% based on Australian Government Approved TRNSYS simulation modelling and apply when replacing an electric water heater with a Rheem solar water heater in zone 3)

(2) Any financial savings will vary depending upon type of Rheem Solar system installed, orientation and inclination of the solar collectors, type of water heater being replaced, hot water consumption and fuel tariff. Maximum financial savings off your hot water bill are achievable when replacing an electric water heater on continuous tariff.