Rural and Regional Adjustment Regulation 2011

The amount of the rebate payable under the scheme for the purchase and installation of energy upgrade measures in or for an eligible dwelling is the total of—

the lesser of the following amounts—

$4,500;

subject to subsections (2) to (4), the total amount of the costs incurred by the registered provider for the purchase and installation of all energy upgrade measures for the dwelling; and

the amount of any GST payable by the authority in relation to the assistance mentioned in paragraph (a)(i) or (ii).

For subsection (1)(a)(ii), the costs for the installation of an energy upgrade measure that is eligible ceiling insulation includes the costs the authority considers reasonable associated with—

arranging for the inspection and testing of the electrical installation mentioned in section 21(2)(a); and

obtaining the certificate for the inspection and testing mentioned in section 21(2)(b); and

if relevant, obtaining the safe work method statement mentioned in section 21(4).

Subsection (4) applies for working out the total amount mentioned in subsection (1)(a)(ii) if an energy upgrade measure is an energy-efficient hot water system installed to service—

2 or more eligible dwellings that are class 1a buildings on the same lot; or

2 or more eligible dwellings in or for a class 2 building.

The amount incurred by the registered provider for the purchase and installation of the energy-efficient hot water system for each eligible dwelling is taken to be the amount worked out using the formula—