Beyond Building Energy- Solar Schools Program

National Solar Schools Program

The National Solar Schools Program (NSSP) offers grants of $50,000 to schools to install solar power and other sustainability products to help reduce carbon emissions.

To get the full grant, schools need to install a 2kW photovoltaic solar system. With Beyond Building Energy, your school can spend the whole $50,000 on a 5kW photovoltaic system, or choose other sustainability products from other suppliers. Each school has only one opportunity to apply for the grant. To make it easier for you, we’ve partnered with Quality Solar, a local supplier and installer of quality solar hot water systems. We’re also researching the best prices on other sustainable products. Call us to discuss your needs, and we’ll be happy to help you with any questions!

Benefits of installing a 5kW Solar PV System A solar power system can make inroads into your school’s electricity bill, with a 5kW system potentially generating income for your school. In the case of surplus power being generated, your electricity supplier will credit your school for any electricity your solar power system feds back into the grid. If feed-in tariffs are introduced, the amount of money you can earn may significantly increase. Other benefits of getting a solar PV system installed with Beyond Building Energy Free pre-installation site inspection Locally based company employing local people Professional and friendly staff experienced in educating for sustainability and sustainable energy in education projects Assistance with meeting your reporting requirements and filling out the submission paperwork Recommendations on educating across the curricula on solar technology Ongoing advice and support. We will also: Give you cash back after installation by selling the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) on your behalf. Give your school $100 per household that signs up for our Solar Byron Shire Program. (Applicants simply need to write your school’s name in the space provided on the application form, and we will send your schools a cheque for $100. Costs Our prices are based on standard installations. In some cases, if extra safety requirements are necessary to access a particularly difficult roof, these costs must be passed onto the school. You will be notified of all costs before proceeding. If there are extra expenses, you’ll be able to use the money you earn from us selling your Renewable Energy Certificates on your behalf, meaning there will be no out of pocket expenses to your school. Availability Our Solar for Schools Program is currently only available in Byron Shire, and nearby areas of Lismore, Ballina and Tweed Shires. Email or call us to find out if we can install at your school. Email: info@beyondbuilding.com Phone: 1300 852 025 Register TODAY for the National Solar Schools Program Then contact us to schedule your free pre installation site inspection. Email: info@beyondbuilding.com Phone: 1300 852 025 Download the National Solar Schools Program Guidelines here.
		National Solar Schools Program Contact Details Website: http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/ nationalsolarschools/ Phone: 1800 703 831 Email: nationalsolarschools@environment.gov.au
		Important Notice about Green Vouchers for Schools The NSSP replaces the Green Vouchers for Schools Program. The amount of funding a school is eligible for will be reduced by the full amount of any claim previously made under the Green Vouchers for Schools Program. Facts about the National Solar Schools Program Schools are expected to complete their projects within 6 months of receiving funding. We aim to install within 3 months! All funding must be applied for in the one go. If your school is a multi campus school with over 1000 students, you’re eligible for twice as much funding. Claims must be lodged by a school employee at the NSSP website. Once your solar system has been installed, you must submit a final installation report. Our installers will write that report for you! Products that are eligible for funding are: Solar power systems Solar hot water systems Rainwater tanks Lighting upgrades Small wind turbines Ceiling fans Insulation Skylights Shade awnings Our Partner Quality Solar and Plumbing is owned and operated by Brian Grebert, a fully licenced plumber and gasfitter. Brian specialises in energy efficiency through the sale and installation of high-quality, long-lasting, energy-efficient hot water systems, and is a distributor, installer and service agent for Australian made, Edwards Solar Hot Water Systems. Brian can be contacted on 026684 4131, or you can email him from his website. www.qualitysolar.com.au We are also researching other sustainability offerings. Call us today to discuss your schools’ needs, and we’ll Call us to discuss your school’s situation, and we can inspect your site to assess and size systems according to your electricity and hot water usage profile. We’ll also help you find the best prices on other sustainability products from local suppliers. Summary Terms and Conditions

A standard installation is
* A tin roof
* 1 storey dwelling
* up to code wiring
* standard length of cabling required

a non standard installation will incur extra costs. Extra costs will be assessed at pre-installation inspection and the customer reserves the right to a refund if these extra costs are unfavourable.

Loans for Byron Solar Shire

The Bendigo Community Bank has low interest credit card facility loans available for members of the Byron Solar Shire project.

Forms can be downloaded from their website www.bendigobank.com.au Or you can contact the Tugun Branch and they’ll send you out an application form.

Bendigo Community Bank – Tugun Branch
Tugun@bendigobank.com.au
(07) 5559 5700
Shop 1-3‚ 482 Golden Four Drive Tugun, QLD, 4224

There are a number of credit cards available. The Basic Black currently has the lowest interest rate. Fees and charges may apply. All loans are subject to the bank’s normal lending criteria.

You must pay by cheque to take advantage of this offer. At the payment page, click on the deposit price of $1695, and then click on ‘I’ll send a cheque’.

If you are referring a friend, we’ll send you a referral bonus cheque of $100 for everyone who writes down your name on their application page, after they have paid in full. There is no limit on how many people you can refer. Yes, that means if there are 17 or more people who write down your name when applying, you’ll make more money back than the system cost you in the first place.

If you are being referred by a friend, when you send the cheque in, write it for the amount you owe us, less the $50 discount. On the printed application form write who referred you. You must include the name, and the address of the person who referred you in order to get the discount. You can only claim one $50 discount. Then start telling your friends to claim your own referral bonuses!