Auzion, the Sustainable Energy Experts, are supporting homeowners who missed out on the Federal Government’s solar rebate, by stepping in with their own grant that means customers won’t pay more.

Auzion managing director Mark Leckenby said while the industry and homeowners were surprised by announcement on June 9, that the Government was transferring to the new Solar Credit Scheme immediately instead of on June 30 as expected, Auzion was committed to ensuring those who wanted to adopt solar power could.

“We want to support the Government in the transition to the new scheme, which is due to be considered by Parliament as part of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) legislation in August so we are offering our own rebate on any systems we sign up from June 10, subject to the passage of the RET legislation,” Mr Leckenby said.

Mr Leckenby said the new Solar Credit Scheme had some benefits compared with the old rebate.

“The $100k maximum income threshold has been lifted on solar credits so many more are eligible and the delays created by the rebate application process will be eliminated,” he said.

A solar PV system in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane or Canberra will receive $5,150 for a 1 kW system and $7,750 for a 1.5 kW system installed in 2009, based on a $50 REC price. Further information on the new RECs sceme can be found at http://www.climatechange.gov.au/renewabletarget/publications/pubs/solar_credits-fs.pdf

“We are passionate about sustainability so we want to create a simple way for people in a fast-paced world to make a difference without the inconvenience that is often associated with being ‘sustainable’ or ‘green’”

“Lots of people have expressed an interest with us in installing a solar system and while we were able to process and lodge more than 120 applications for the old rebate on June 9 when the Government announced rebate applications were closing the same day, there were still many people who missed out”

Mr Leckenby said that was why until August or the new RET legislation is passed, Auzion are offering their own rebate of $2000 on a fully installed 1.4KW, which added to Solar Credit Scheme (following the passage of the legislation) would mean the cost to householders will be just $3995.

“All people will pay upfront is $195, with an option to pay the balance via a green loan, with energy savings people will get offsetting the loan repayments,” Mr Leckenby said.

“Our solar 1.4KW photovoltaic grid connect system saves home owners on average about 25% of their energy costs, which makes it possible to recoup their initial out-of-pocket investment on these systems within five years”

“Not only that, they will then continue to reap savings on the system, and know they have made a meaningful contribution in terms of environmental conservation and sustainability.”

He said already Auzion customers had reported they had received a cheque from their energy providers instead of a bill.

Mr Leckenby said Auzion was dedicated to ongoing research and development and would be unveiling a new product soon that would save their customers even more.

Our AUZiMAX will enable people to maximise their energy efficiency and potentially double the savings they get from their solar systems,” he said.

The AUZiMAX is an optional add-on to the system that will cost just $295 to existing customers.  It will be unveiled at the World Environment Day Festival at the University of the Sunshine Coast, on 28 June.