The City of Onkaparinga offers a large range of subsidies and rebates to help residents with sustainability around the home.

In the second year the rebates have been offered, the council has extended the categories available following community feedback.

It will assess applications on a first come first served basis until the funding pool for each category is exhausted. 

There is a Frequently Asked Questions page on the council page to explain how the scheme works.

Available rebates and subsidies include the following:

• Cloth nappies – 50 per cent of the cost up to a maximum of $100.

• Sanitary products, including includes reusable pads, sanitary cups, leak-proof underwear and wet bags. – 50 per cent of the cost up to a maximum of $100.

• Rainwater tank – 50 per cent of the cost up to a maximum of $150.  

• Indigenous plants, from a native plant nursery - 50 per cent of the cost up to a maximum of $50.

• EV charging station – 50 per cent of the cost up to a maximum of $200.

• Housing insulation - 50 per cent of the cost up to a maximum of $150.

• Dark to light roof, to keep homes cooler and reduce energy costs.- 50 per cent of the cost up to a maximum of $150.

• Switching gas appliances to electric or solar powered - 50 per cent of the cost up to a maximum of $200. 

• Energy monitoring system - 50 per cent of the cost up to a maximum of $100.

• Home energy assessments – 50 per cent of the cost up to a maximum of $100.

• Bin latches to prevent litter - Up to three latches at the discounted rate of $7.50 each. Further latches are available at the RRP of $15 each.

• Composting at home – 50 per cent off a selection of composting systems purchased through council, including compost bins, worm farms and bokashi buckets.

The 2023-24 sustainability rebates are now open for applications. Terms and conditions do apply; for details go to the council website.