Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

As I was saying, the government is still providing ongoing incentives for installing solar hot water systems. Households installing the typical solar hot water system will still receive between $800 and $1,000 in renewable energy certificates. That will still provide support for the industry. The installation of solar hot water heaters is also eligible for support under the low carbon communities program worth over $330 million.

So there are ongoing programs that will provide support for the expansion of the solar hot water industry. The scheme was due to end this year. It is ending but we expect to see continued strong growth in demand for solar hot water systems.