Roof Insulation for 500,000 Brisbane homes

The Australian Government $3.9 billion Energy Efficient Homes Package will install roof insulation in up to 2.9 million Australian homes, 500,000 of these in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich and Tweed Heads.

This practical step will help millions of households reduce their energy use, cut their power bills by around $200 a year, and increase the comfort and value of their homes.

This is a critical component of the Package and will support thousands of jobs in manufacturing, distribution and installation in the midst of an economic downturn. The insulation component includes:

• The Homeowner Insulation Program which installs ceiling insulation (capped at $1,600) in the homes of owner-occupiers.
• The Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters which provides assistance of up to $1,000 to install insulation in private rental properties.

Implementation

The two insulation programs will start on 1 July 2009. In the meantime, an early installation process has been established. Householders can get their insulation installed now, keep their receipts and claim a reimbursement from the Australian Government.

Guidelines for this early installation process were released on 26 February 2009. Guidelines for the full insulation programs will be released before the 1 July start date.