{"id":10952,"date":"2017-05-02T07:37:06","date_gmt":"2017-05-01T21:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/?p=10952"},"modified":"2024-10-01T14:56:56","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T05:26:56","slug":"solar-loans-tasmania-mb0018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/solar-loans-tasmania-mb0018\/","title":{"rendered":"Interest Free Solar Power System Loans For Tasmanians"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_10954\" style=\"width: 646px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10954\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/solar-panels-tasmania.jpg\" alt=\"Interest-free solar loans Tasmania\" width=\"636\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/solar-panels-tasmania.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/solar-panels-tasmania-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A good time to go solar in Tasmania &#8211; Image: Tiia Monto , CC BY-SA 4.0, <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=58327808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Link<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>A new State Government scheme in Tasmania is enabling households and small businesses to install solar panels and other energy efficiency related products with the assistance of interest free loans.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->Yesterday, the Hodgman Government launched the $10 million Tasmanian Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme (TEELS) in partnership with Aurora Energy and Westpac.<\/p>\n<p>Interest free loans of up to $10,000 are available to buy energy efficient appliances including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/hot-water\/heat-pump\/\">heat pumps<\/a>, solar panels and solar hot water systems; plus other items such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"mti_font_element\">Ceiling and floor insulation<\/li>\n<li class=\"mti_font_element\">Window double glazing<\/li>\n<li class=\"mti_font_element\">Blockout curtains, blinds and pelmets<\/li>\n<li class=\"mti_font_element\">Fridge, freezer or washing machine (must be minimum 3 Star Energy Rated)<\/li>\n<li class=\"mti_font_element\">Lighting upgrades<\/li>\n<li class=\"mti_font_element\">Irrigation pumps for small business<\/li>\n<li class=\"mti_font_element\">Small business building upgrades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A full list of eligible products under the Tasmanian Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme and other FAQ&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auroraenergy.com.au\/teels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">can be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is another practical example of how the Hodgman Government is delivering for Tasmania and follows yesterday\u2019s announcement that we will cap power prices to avoid price shock,&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.premier.tas.gov.au\/releases\/new_energy_efficiency_loan_scheme_now_open_for_business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">said<\/a> Mathew Groom, Tasmania&#8217;s Energy Minister.<\/p>\n<p>When seeking quotes, bear in mind that in order to be valid for the program, they&#8217;ll need to come from a supplier that has been operating in Tasmania since 1 November 2015. That may seem a bit tough on some of the newer, genuine suppliers; but the condition may be in place to discourage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/the-3-types-of-solar-installer\/\">solar cowboys<\/a> that invariably tend to pop up along with such schemes.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also important to note that the interest-free period is 36 months.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in Tasmania and considering solar panels, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/solar101.html\">beginner&#8217;s guide<\/a> and reviews of solar installers in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/installers\/hobart\/\">Hobart<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/installers\/launceston\/\">Launceston<\/a>. You can also get three quotes from trusted Tassie installers by <a href=\"\/quote\/\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Considering upgrading a hot water system? Visit our sister site for more information on and quotes for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.solarhotwaterquotes.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">solar hot water and heat pumps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to Minister Groom, 1,860 Tasmanians have already registered online and the Government is encouraging anyone interested to register with Aurora as soon as possible to avoid missing out. That $10 million may run out pretty quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Apparently another scheme is also in the works to offer small business a higher loan ceiling (from $10,0001 up to $40,000). 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The initiative was announced in 2022 as an expansion of Tasmania's Energy Efficiency Loans Scheme and commenced in October that year. 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So, what's left in the state's home electrification incentive cupboard? Why Did The Tasmania Energy Saver Loan Scheme End? 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