victorians urged to spend bonus on climate
April 2009
SPENDING the Commonwealth bonus on energy saving measures will cut water and energy bills and reduce greenhouse emissions, the Victorian Government said. It is urging Victorians to consider the stimulus payments of $600 or $900 arriving in mailboxes from today as an opportunity to tackle climate change at home and support local jobs.
Solar hot water systems and rainwater tanks attracting government rebates combined with the bonus could provide households with long-term savings, Environment Minister Gavin Jennings said.
"I would urge families to think about how they can help to stimulate the Australian economy, support Victorian jobs including manufacturers, suppliers and tradespeople as well as protecting Victoria's environment and preparing for the carbon-constrained economy of the future," Mr Jennings said.
Regional Victorian households are advised that installation of a solar system could cost "next to nothing" with a combined stimulus payment and state rebate of up to $2500. Melbourne households could combine a state rebate of up to $1500 and their stimulus payment to replace a natural gas or LPG water heater with a gas-boosted solar system, Mr Jennings said.
Adding a large rainwater tank connected to a toilet and laundry could also cut water use and support Victorian plumbers and retailers, the Government said.
Source: www.news.com.au
AAP April 08, 2009 07:36am
Solar hot water systems and rainwater tanks attracting government rebates combined with the bonus could provide households with long-term savings, Environment Minister Gavin Jennings said.
"I would urge families to think about how they can help to stimulate the Australian economy, support Victorian jobs including manufacturers, suppliers and tradespeople as well as protecting Victoria's environment and preparing for the carbon-constrained economy of the future," Mr Jennings said.
Regional Victorian households are advised that installation of a solar system could cost "next to nothing" with a combined stimulus payment and state rebate of up to $2500. Melbourne households could combine a state rebate of up to $1500 and their stimulus payment to replace a natural gas or LPG water heater with a gas-boosted solar system, Mr Jennings said.
Adding a large rainwater tank connected to a toilet and laundry could also cut water use and support Victorian plumbers and retailers, the Government said.
Source: www.news.com.au
AAP April 08, 2009 07:36am
