Why Choose DBT?
- We provide the lowest interest rates
- We help to make your home energy efficient
- We provide the friendly service that values your time
Energy Efficient Revolving Fund
Purpose
- To replace lighting systems to CFL/LED;
- Bicycles
- To replace inefficient appliances like fridges, freezers and washing machines to the more efficient 3.5 star fridges and freezers and 4 star washing machines
- To purchase Solar DC water pumps (without batteries) and an overhead water tank system to allow for gravity fed
- To purchase the installation of an off grid solar PV systems for residential home was not connected to the grid
- To renovate existing residential buildings for owner occupation. Items to be covered include a subsidy for:
- To Increase more ventilation in the homes (windows and other method of construction)
- Energy efficient paints for roofs and walls
- Energy efficient re-construction methods to make the inside of the house cooler (like a verandah)
- To build a new energy efficient home.
- 1-2 bedroom
- Wide Roof Overhangs/ Verandahs
- Light Roof/Wall coloring
- Radiant Barriers Under Roof/ Concrete Roof Coating
- Soffit/Attic vents
- Louvre/ Casement/Awning Windows
- Ceiling Fans in Living and Bedrooms
- LED Lighting Living and Outside
- 3 Star Rated Appliances (Fridge)
- OPTIONAL – House Orientation East-West Roofline
- OPTIONAL – Shade screen
- OPTIONAL – Window Glazing/Tint
- 1-2 bedroom
- To renovate existing residential buildings for owner occupation. Items to be covered include a subsidy for:
Eligible: Any person, group of persons.
Interest Rate: 7%
Term
- 1 Year Minimum
- 10 Years Maximum
Low Carbon Fund
Purpose
Funds are only available for the acquisition of the following:
- a) Any washing machine that has four (4) stars or above
- b) Any refrigerator/ freezer hat has 3.5 stars or above
- c) Any solar pump (does not require international standard)
- d) T5 or T8 of four or two feet fluorescent tubes
- e) Appliance a), b) and d) will rely on the joint labelling scheme promoted by Australia Department of Industry and Science and New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
Eligible: Licensed businesses and households
Interest Rate: 3%
Term
- 1 Year Minimum
- 3 Years Maximum