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The Renewable Remote Power Generation Program is closed to new applications.
As of 8.00 am Central Standard Time on Monday 22 June, pre-purchase applications are no longer being accepted for the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program.
All pre-purchase applications submitted to the relevant state program administrator prior to this will be assessed according to the program guidelines.
Please note this only affects pre-purchase applications. The deadline for rebate applications is provided on your pre-purchase approval letter.
For more information please refer to the Department of the Environment, Heritage, Water and the Arts website: http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/rrpgp/index.html or contact the Remote Power Administrator on (08) 8226 8891.
The Commonwealth, through the Department of the Environment, Heritage, Water and the Arts and the Government of South Australia through the Energy Division administered the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) in South Australia.
The program provided rebates of up to 50% of the initial capital costs of renewable energy installations in remote areas of South Australia.
In August 2006 the Prime Minister announced an additional $123.5 million over four years from July 2007 to extend the RRPGP nationally. Around $300 million was available over the life of the RRPGP.
Residential and Medium-Scale (RM) Sub-Program
The Residential and Medium-Scale (RM) Sub-Program commenced on 23 July 2007 and provided rebates for households, communities, not-for-profit, business, government and other organisations, in those areas of Australia not close to a main grid, to support the installation of renewable generation systems.
Rebates of up to 50% of the capital cost of renewable generation and essential enabling equipment were available to applicants that fully complied with the eligibility requirements and procedures outlined in the RM sub-program guidelines.
RM sub-program guidelines are available at the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website.
Renewable Energy Water Pumping (REWP) Sub-Program
The Renewable Energy Water Pumping (REWP) sub-program provided rebates for business, government and other incorporated organisations, to support the installation of renewable energy water pumping systems in those areas of Australia not close to a main-grid. The sub-program aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing reliance on diesel fuel for remote water pumping applications.
The Renewable Energy Water Pumping sub-program provided rebates for the renewable energy components of water pumps that displace diesel engine powered pumps in off-grid applications.
REWP sub-program guidelines are available at the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website.
For some frequently asked questions regarding the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program please refer to the Department of the Environment, Heritage, Water and the Arts website: http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/rrpgp/faqs.html
Australian Government
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Website 
Other States
Queensland - Environmental Protection Agency
Western Australia - Sustainable Energy Development Office
Northern Territory - Dept of Primary Industries, Fisheries and Mines
Tasmania - Dept of Infraestructure, Energy and Resources
NSW - Dept of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability
Solar Hot Water Rebate