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Solar power opportunity for Tasmanians – extra good before August 30

NEWSFLASH: Tasmania Solar Feed In Tariff Deadline August 30   http://www.energymatters.com.au/index.php?main_page=news_article&article_id=3894, 19 Aug 13,  Tasmanian households considering going solar should make a move right now if they wish to secure the current feed in tariff incentive.

Deputy Premier Bryan Green announced yesterday all existing households under the scheme and those submitting feed in tariff applications before August 30 will continue to receive the feed-in tariff at the current 1:1 rate until 1 January, 2019.

“This will ensure existing customers are treated fairly in light of the capital investments they have made under the current system.”

For those submitting an application after August 30, a transitional feed-in tariff rate of 8 cents per KWh will be introduced from August 31 until December 2013. The feed in tariff rate from the beginning of next year is yet to be determined.

According to solar power provider Energy Matters, a 5.5 kW solar panel systemthe company is currently offering on special installed in Hobart or Launceston can return a financial benefit of approximately $1,600 annually under the current feed in tariff rate. Even a small system can put a sizeable dent in a household’s power bills.

To help more Tasmanian households go solar, the company is also offering a zero-deposit, Save As You Go payment plan option on many systems, whereby electricity bill savings can be more than the repayments.  The deadline announcement is likely to generate a rush on systems, so Energy Matters encourages households to not leave organising a system until the last minute as application preparation requires some lead-up time.

August 19, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | General News