This means you may be eligible to receive insulation for FREE!!!

Simply complete our Insulation Request Form and see if you qualify for the insulation rebate.

Your insulation can be installed at a date and time you decide – and upon completion, an installer will help you fill in the necessary applications.

Although on face value it looks good, the problem is that money is a little short for many of us right now and it can be expensive to have a professional install your ceiling insulation. However, the new $1200 insulation rebate program is different since it makes things easy for citizens. Instead of having to pay the installer up front, you can simply go ahead and contact an installer for an estimate and have them do the work, with the government paying for the costs up to the amount of the rebate. As a result, little if anything needs to come out of your own pocket.

The eligibility requirements for the insulation rebate program are straightforward, with the vast majority of citizens being able to take advantage of the program. Homeowners who are at least 21 year old and are Australian citizens or permanent residents qualify if they have ceiling insulation which has less than a .5 R value. Landlords and renters may also qualify to receive as much as $1,000 for the cost of ceiling insulation. Qualified installers can give you a quote and take care of all the necessary paperwork for you. The average home can have its ceiling installation fully upgraded for a cost of somewhere between $1,200 and $1,600.

A poorly insulated roof can account for as much as 35% of the heat lost by a home. The new ceiling insulation rebate program is intended to help nearly 3 million Australian households lower their energy costs and dramatically reduce the emission of greenhouse gases nationwide. The program started in July 2009 and will continue through the end of December 2011. Not only will you see a significant reduction in your heating bills, but your home will also be noticeably warmer.

This part of the Australian government’s $4 billion stimulus package is designed to help citizens exercise financial responsibility and cut down on wasteful energy usage. This program will help the nation to do its part to protect the environment while assisting citizens to keep their energy expenses low. You can learn more about your eligibility for the program by asking any licensed ceiling insulation installer as well as looking online for other ideas on conserving energy.

The program is eligible to a owner-occupier or beneficial-owner if they are a legal Australian citizen or permanent resident who is of legal age. If it is a rented property the landlord must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. If a corporation owns the dwelling, they must be registered with Australia and approved to operate in the country. A tenant may request the ceiling insulation rebate if he or she has expressed written consent from the landlord to install the insulation.

Not everyone is qualified for the rebate program. Additionally, those who received the Solar Hot Water Rebate program are ineligible. Those who applied or received assistance from the Homeowner Insulation Program or the Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters are ineligible for the rebate. The rebate will not be honored if residents utilize a provider not on the registered list. Buildings that are owned by the country or state are ineligible for the offer. If quotes are not received independently, the homeowner will not receive the rebate.

In order to take advantage of the rebate offer, residents must follow a strict set of rules and regulations. Starting 1 December 2009, residents must seek two quotes from independent operators that are listed on the Approved Providers document. Residents must complete, sign, and deliver the Work Order Request form. The program does not cover those who are repairing or tidying up previous insulation, which is referred to as Negligible Effectiveness.

The ceiling installation must be installed in relation to the set technical guidelines that determine the rebate eligibility. Insulation must cover the entire ceiling and meet the mandatory thermal requirements. It must be a new installation, and meet Section IV of the Program Guidelines document. The insulation must comply with other variables, including heat flow and climate zone.

Once all conditions and paperwork have been complete the resident may initiate repair work. Residents can call 1800 808 571 to retrieve a list of approved installers. After ensuring that the installer services their geographic location, they should schedule an appointment for a written quote. Repeat the process with a second provider.

Before having any work performed compare the two estimates and select the one that is best for your house. Arrange an installation appointment with the contractor, noting their cancellation and other miscellaneous fees. Before entering an agreement with the company, ensure you are fully eligible for the rebate. You are financially responsible whether the government pays them or not. Follow all directions in order to prepare your residence for installation.

At the time of installation ensure that you have met all preexisting requirements and be at your house at the time of installation. You should request verification of their identification and other governing documents before allowing them to perform work on your premises. Once the work is complete, review the work order form and ensures everything has been completed accurately. If the cost of the insulation and labor exceeded $1,200, you must pay the difference. If the contractor determines you are ineligible, you will be required by law to pay the entire cost.

Once the installation is complete you will need to keep records of all documents, including quotes, invoices, receipts, and other financial data. You are required to keep all documents for a minimum of five years, as these documents are key evidence in audits. Note any tax documents you receive and furnish them to your preparer when it is tax time. For more information on the program call 1800 808 571 or visit www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency.