Beat the Heat & Save Money: Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning This Summer
Soaring summer temperatures shouldn't mean soaring energy bills! Here at Seabreeze Air Conditioning, we're proud to be an approved provider of the NSW Government's Energy Savings Scheme (ESS). This initiative empowers Wollongong, Illawarra, and Sydney residents to save money while embracing sustainable cooling solutions.
The New South Wales Government's Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) explained:
The ESS offers a financial incentive for installing or upgrading to energy-efficient air conditioning systems. This program aims to reduce overall electricity consumption across the state, promoting energy conservation and a greener future.
As an approved ESS provider, Seabreeze Air Conditioning makes it easy for you to reap the benefits of this program. You won't need to navigate complicated rebate applications – we'll handle everything!
Here's how it works:
#1
Choose an Energy-Efficient Air Conditioner
We offer a wide range of high-efficiency air conditioners that qualify for the ESS program. Our knowledgeable staff can help you select the perfect system for your needs and budget.
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Seabreeze Handles the ESS Rebate
We'll take care of all the ESS paperwork and ensure you receive the applicable discount directly reflected in your final purchase price.
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Enjoy Savings & Sustainability
Experience the comfort of a cool home while saving money on your energy bills and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Benefits of Upgrading to an Energy-Efficient AC with Seabreeze Air Conditioning:
- Reduced Energy Consumption: Lower your electricity bills and shrink your carbon footprint with a high-efficiency air conditioning system.
- Long-Term Savings: Energy-efficient models typically operate at lower costs over their lifespan, maximizing your financial benefit.
- Improved Comfort: Modern air conditioners provide superior cooling performance while maintaining optimal airflow and temperature control.
- Sustainable Practices: Embrace eco-friendly cooling solutions and contribute to a greener future.
FAQs
What is the Energy Savings Scheme?
The Energy Savings Scheme reduces electricity consumption in NSW by creating financial incentives for organisations to invest in energy savings projects. Energy savings are achieved by Accredited Certificate Providers installing, improving or replacing energy savings equipment. Companies that become Accredited Certificate Providers can create energy savings certificates by carrying out these activities. They can then sell the certificates to Scheme Participants who have an obligation under the Scheme to meet energy savings targets (which can be met by purchasing and surrendering certificates).
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) is both the Scheme Administrator and Scheme Regulator.
What is the ESS Rule?
The Energy Savings Scheme Rule of 2009 or the ESS Rule sets out how energy saving certificates can be created and sets out the:
- Types of eligible activities
- Types of ineligible activities
- Eligible applicants
- Detailed calculation methodologies.
The guidance material available on this website assists stakeholders to understand the requirements of the ESS Rule. The guidance is not a substitute for the ESS Rule and project proponents should familiarise themselves with the requirements of the ESS Rule.
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Can the ESS Rule be changed?
Yes. The Rule is amended from time to time. Rule changes occur to keep the Scheme up to date and to manage changes in the market and the emergence of new technologies.
If you would like to provide feedback about the ESS Rule, you should contact the Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC)
When does the ESS Scheme finish?
The Energy Savings Scheme is legislated to run until 2050 or until there is an equivalent national energy efficiency scheme.
How does the Energy Savings Scheme work with the Emissions Reduction Fund?
The legislation covering the Energy Savings Scheme states that it will run until 2050 or until there is an equivalent national energy efficiency scheme.
The Commonwealth Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund will fund emission abatement activities across all sectors of the Australian economy and is supporting energy efficiency activities in NSW.
The NSW Government supports the continuation of the Energy Savings Scheme in parallel with the Emissions Reduction Fund (refer to the Energy Savings Scheme Statutory Review). To ensure that the schemes are complementary to each other, energy efficiency projects that access the Energy Savings Scheme are not eligible for financial incentives under the Emissions Reduction Fund (and vice versa).