Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP)
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Supporting the Use of Renewable Energy for Remote Power Generation
The Australian Government's Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) provides financial support to increase the use of renewable generation in remote parts of Australia that presently rely on fossil fuel for electricity supply.
Displacing fossil fuels with renewable generation such as solar and wind power not only benefits the environment, but can also improve the lifestyle of Australians living in remote parts of the country, giving them greater access to electricity, reducing noise and air pollution and reducing the need to transport fuel over long distances.
The Program has funding available to 30 June 2011.
Residential and Medium-scale (RM) sub-program
The Residential and Medium-scale (RM) sub-program provides rebates for households, communities, not-for-profit, business, government and other organisations, in those areas of Australia not close to a main grid, to support the installation of renewable generation systems (where existing RRPGP sub-programs are not available).
Rebates of up to 50 per cent of the capital cost of renewable generation and essential enabling equipment are available to applicants that fully comply with the eligibility requirements and procedures outlined in the RM sub-program guidelines.
How to apply
Please send completed application forms to the relevant address below.
- Download the Residential and Medium-scale Program Guidelines
(rm-guidelines.pdf - 104KB) - Download the RM Pre-purchase application form as a PDF file
- Download the RM Pre-purchase application form as an MSWord file
- Download the RM Rebate application form as a PDF file
- Download the RM Rebate application form as an MSWord file
Renewable Energy Water Pumping Sub-program
The Renewable Remote Power Generation Program - Renewable Energy Water Pumping sub-program provides rebates for business, government and other incorporated organisations, to support the installation of renewable energy water pumping systems in those areas of Australia not close to a main-grid. The sub-program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing reliance on diesel fuel for remote water pumping applications.
The Renewable Energy Water Pumping sub-program provides rebates for the renewable energy components of water pumps that displace diesel engine powered pumps in off-grid applications.
How to apply
To be eligible, applicants must have their Pre-purchase Application approved by the administrator before buying and installing new renewable energy water pumps.
Please send completed application forms to the relevant address below.
- Download the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Guidelines
(waterpumping-guidelines-nov07.pdf - 68KB) - Download the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Pre-purchase Application Form as an MSWord file
- Download the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Pre-purchase Application Form as a PDF file
- Download the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Rebate Application Form as an MSWord file
- Download the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Rebate Application Form as a PDF file
Documents are available for downloading as PDF and MSWord files.
Where to apply
| More information | Queensland | South Australia |
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| Remote Power Infoline 1300 137 880 |
Remote Power Administrator Sustainable Industries Division, EPA PO Box 15155 CITY EAST QLD 4002 |
Remote Power Administrator Energy Division Department for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure Level 8, ANZ Buidling 11 Waymouth Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 |
| New South Wales | Victoria | ACT & Island Territories |
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Remote Power Administrator Department of Water & Energy GPO Box 3889 SYDNEY NSW 2001 |
Remote Power Administrator Sustainability Victoria Level 28, Urban Workshop 50 Lonsdale Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
Remote Power Administrator Renewable Energy Branch Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts GPO Box 787 CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
WA, NT and Tasmanian sub-programs
The Residential and Medium-scale (RM) and Renewable Energy Water Pumping sub-programs are not currently available in Western Australia, Northern Territory or Tasmania where existing RRPGP sub-programs are still available. Guidelines and forms are available from the contacts listed below.
| Western Australia | Northern Territory | Tasmania |
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Contact: Sustainable Energy Development Office www1.sedo.energy.wa.gov.au |
Contact: Department of Primary Industry, Fisheries and Mines www.nt.gov.au/dpifm |
Contact: Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources www.dier.tas.gov.au |
Major Projects and Industry Support Guidelines
The Major Project (rebate greater than $200,000) and Industry Support guidelines and application forms will be available shortly.
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