Replacing an old electric water heater with a heat pump gets you up to $640↗ off in NSW. Replacing a gas water heater gets you up to $330↗. It is an upfront discount↗ taken off your quote, not a cheque afterwards.
How much you get
| You are replacing | Discount |
|---|---|
| An electric water heater | up to $640↗ |
| A gas water heater | up to $330↗ |
Replacing electric up to $640
Replacing gas up to $330
Official ranges from NSW Climate and Energy Action. The exact figure depends on the model installed.
Show these figures as a table
| Item | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Replacing electric | $405 | $640 |
| Replacing gas | $0 | $330 |
The exact amount depends on the model you pick. For an electric replacement the typical incentive runs $405–$675↗.
Why gas gets a smaller discount
The scheme pays for the electricity a new heat pump saves. An electric tank uses far more electricity than a gas one, so swapping it out saves more, and the discount is bigger.
How to get it
- Get quotes from more than one installer who offers the Energy Savings Scheme discount.
- Check each quote shows the discount as a separate line.
- Complete the paperwork your installer gives you, and they claim it.