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Government Insulation Rebate:

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

To qualify for the $1600 Government insulation rebate is easy. 1. Be the homeowner 2. Be 18 years + 3. Be Australian Citizen or Resident 4. Have no insulation or less than R value 0.5

If you meet this criteria your eligible for $1600 Free Insulation at not Cost to You.

The insulation rebate forms part of a $4 billion economic stimulus plan. The insulation rebate is available from 1st July 2009 until December 2011. For homeowners, the insulation rebate is up to $1600 worth of ceiling insulation and $1000 for tenants and landlords. The insulation rebate is expected to cover up to 2.9 million Australian Homes.

Why have they introduced this?

Simple, it is designed to stimulate the economy by creating jobs, as well as protecting the Environment. Homes that aren’t insulated lose between 30-40% of all its energy through the ceiling so by installing the insulation you are cutting down on your homes energy consumption. Which in turn will reduce the amount of Greenhouse Gases.

So are you doing your bit for the Environment? Remember this is FREE. Not outlay and NO COST TO YOU.