The Victorian government has introduced new rebates on water efficient products for small businesses as part of its $40 million election commitment to invest $40 million in rebates on water efficient products for homes, gardens and small businesses.

 

Small businesses with 20 or fewer employees are eligible to receive rebates of up to $2000 on a range of water-efficient products, including  items such as commercial glass washers, dishwashers and washing machines, high pressure cleaners and dual flush toilets.

 

Over the next year, the program is expected to provide up to 5000 rebates for small businesses and up to 30,000 home and garden rebates.

 

A rebate can be claimed for 50 per cent of the cost up to a maximum rebate amount of $2000 on eligible products purchased.

 

The small business rebate follows an extension of the rebate program for households including those not connected to mains water on products including water efficient washing machines and pool covers.

 

More information is at www.water.vic.gov.au/rebates.