Soon to arrive in 2009 will be the Federal Government low interest green loan for up to 200,000 working Australian families. The Green Loans For Aussie Homes program is designed to help families make the switch to sustainable products which will help Australians reduce their annual carbon foot print.

The loan of up to $10,000 is to be repaid at 2% of annual income with a minimum repayment of $300 per Year.

Some of the items households will be able to purchase under this plan include:

   1. Solar Panels

   2. Rainwater tanks and greywater recycling systems.

   3. Insulation and shading devices

   4. solar, heat pump and high- efficiency gas hot water systems

   5. Energy efficient lighting