Green Loans

IMPORTANT UPDATE
As of close of business on 22 March 2010, interest-free loans are no longer being offered under the Green Loans program, however householders can still access a free home sustainability assessment.

NettZero is a partner in the Australian Government’s Green Loans Program.

Green Loans is funding free home sustainability assessments to show you how to save energy and water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

To book a free Home Sustainability assessment, contact us on 07 3123 4923.

What is the Green Loans Program?

More Australians are looking for ways to help protect our environment from the impact of climate change and reap the savings that come from using less energy and water around the home.

The Australian Government's Green Loans Program is funding free home sustainability assessments to help you uncover the best energy and water savings options for your home, plus practical ideas to help you become more energy efficient. In some cases it may be as simple as switching to energy efficient light bulbs and repairing leaking taps.

Your assessment may also recommend bigger projects like installing solar panels, grey water filtration systems and rainwater tanks.

Through Green Loans the Government is creating greener homes - ultimately helping over 900,000 Australian households save energy and water and look after the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.


What is a free home sustainability assessment?

A qualified assessor will visit your home and advise you on the best actions to reduce your energy and water bills, increase the comfort of your home, and reduce damaging carbon pollution.

Your assessment will involve the assessor walking through your home and looking at your hot water system, heating and cooling systems, appliances like dishwashers and washing machines and how you can manage waste. Your assessor will also need to look at your water and electricity accounts for the last twelve months to get an idea of your use throughout the year.

Your assessment will take around 1.5 hours depending on the amount of information readily available, the size of your property and the number of energy and water systems to check.

You will then receive your home sustainability assessment report. Your report recommends the best water and energy saving changes you can make to your property and practical information to help you get started.


How does it work?

The Green Loans Program is delivered in three steps.

Step 1 - Book your free home sustainability assessment

  • At no cost, a qualified home sustainability assessor will visit your home to investigate energy and water consumption patterns to identify actions that your household can take to save energy and water.
  • Only one free assessment will be available per applicant at a given address.

Step 2 - Receive your tailored home sustainability assessment report

  • Soon after the assessment has been completed, you will receive a home sustainability assessment report, including:
  • recommendations on the best water and energy saving changes you can make to your home
  • practical information to get your household started.

Step 3 - Choose which recommended actions you will take to improve your home

  • With a home sustainability assessment report you will have the information you need to help your household make water and energy saving changes as simple or as large scale as you like. You may be able to access government assistance www.livinggreener.gov.au.

Eligibility and conditions

Free home sustainability assessment conditions

To be eligible to apply for a free home sustainability assessment, you need to meet certain conditions.

Applicants must be:

  • aged 18 or over
  • an Australian citizen, permanent resident and/or an Australian registered charity
  • the dwelling owner, a trustee or renter listed on lease
  • have an income below $250,000.

The house/property being assessed must:

  • be in Australia or its territories
  • have been completed and occupied for at least 12 months (not necessarily by the applicant).

How do I contact my nearest assessor?

For more information on assessors in your area:


Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Common questions and answers are at: www.environment.gov.au/greenloans/households/faqs.html



To book your free home sustainability assessment contact: NettZero 07 3123 4923

For more information about the Green Loans Program visit: www.environment.gov.au/greenloans