The Australian Government, on the surface, encourages the use of "Green" energy. It has counjoured up many incentives for the general populous to follow. Currently the Federal Government has announced that it will offer a rebate of $8/watt or a maximum of $8,000. Simple mathematics will show that this equates to 1,000W maximum, from the purchase of solar electricity cells. The consumer only pays $4,000 (after GST. and rebates) for 1000W solar electricity for their home. Without the rebate, the cost would be $12,000 / per kW. This offer is only valid to the first 300 customers in each state. Clearly a number TOO LOW.
The Australian Government also claims that a Solar Hot Water Service (example in illustration) can save an approximate $300 - $700 per year from your electricity bill. Great !!!! you say.
Most Australian households have GAS HOT WATER SERVICE, and this is a standard on all new homes built.
Electric Hot water services are usually gravity fed, and are in houses that were built in the 50's and 60's. Since tanks do corrode and other items need replacing, eg. after 15-20 years average, a large proportion of these electric hot water tanks have been replaced by what was currently available in the market place, that being gas heater water systems.
Also with the installation of electric hot water service, there is an option to heat the water during the "off peak" time via a timer therefore SAVING the consumer even more.
Whilst the figure of $300 - 700 as claimed by the government 'may' be true, in certain circumstances, it is GENERALLY misleading. Statistics can and often are used to manipulate an agenda.
Current charges for electricity for the household are $0.1561 kWh (+GST) and $38 delivery/service per 3 months.
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