Rebates
What is a rebate?
A rebate repays the purchaser for part of the money outlaid for a product and therefore reduces the overall cost of the product.
Rebates and WELS products
Rebates are not available under the WELS Scheme, however, rebates may be offered on some WELS rated products by local water authorities or governments.
Water efficiency rebates are offered to encourage potential purchasers to buy products which will impact less on the environment. Over their lifetimes, these products will also save money through lower water bills.
How to find out more
Local councils and water authorities may be offering rebates to people who buy WELS-registered products with specific star ratings.
To find out more about rebates that may apply in your area, you must contact your local council or water authority directly, or go to 'Rebates and assistance' at www.livinggreener.gov.au/rebates-assistance for information on rebates that may apply in your area.
Did you know?
Combination washer/dryers may use water to dry loads. Presently, the WELS Scheme only rates the water used in the washing function and not the water consumed in the drying function.
State, territory and local government authorities have been advised that the offer of rebates on combined washer-dryers should be carefully considered.
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