Make the Switch The Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) provides cash rebates of up to 50 percent to off-grid power users to replace fossil fuel generation with renewable energy, such as solar and wind energy. All off-grid users, including pastoral stations, indigenous communities and roadhouses are eligible to apply for rebates. The RRPGP is supported by the Australian Government. The objective of the RRPGP is to increase the uptake of renewable energy technologies in remote areas of Australia, which will: - help in providing an effective electricity supply to remote users;
- assist the development of the Australian renewable energy industry;
- help meet the energy infrastructure needs of indigenous communities; and
- lead to long term greenhouse gas reductions.
The rebates are available for electricity generation and for pumping water. Recent changes to Commonwealth funding conditions have necessitated the use of new Application Forms and Guidelines. All applications must be submitted on these new forms and as per the new guidelines. These changes include: - new guidelines and application forms for remote area power supply rebates (RAPS) less than $200,000;
- RAPS rebates over $200,000 will be assessed by the Commonwealth;
- water pumping rebates will be up to 40% of eligible capital costs minus $1,000;
- the maximum rebate level for water pumping is $30,000 per site or property. This could be for one large pumping system or several smaller ones.
Please note that these are not the only changes to the program conditions, guidelines and application forms. It is the responsibility of the applicant to read and consider all conditions and requirements of the guidelines and application forms. These application forms and guidelines are available below or can be obtained from the Department of Primary Industry Fisheries and Mines by emailing maketheswitch@nt.gov.au or over phone (08) 8999 5194. Our website is currently being revamped and should be up and running in the near future. Residential and Medium-Scale Major Projects Major Projects are projects with a rebate of more than $200,000. These are administered by the Commonwealth. For more information, visit the website of The Dept of Environment Water Heritage and the Arts on http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/rrpgp/index.html or phone 02 62942569 Water Pumping
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