No rebate received for solar water heater

I for one am not surprised that so few solar water heater subsidies have been paid out (January 25). Being pensioners we moved to Malta from the UK two years ago. After seeing the island's need to conserve power and finding out about this subsidy, we...

I for one am not surprised that so few solar water heater subsidies have been paid out (January 25). Being pensioners we moved to Malta from the UK two years ago. After seeing the island's need to conserve power and finding out about this subsidy, we ordered a solar water heating system from one of the larger companies.

One local gentleman told me I was foolish to do so as he could run his gas heater for 100 years for the price I was paying; but I still thought of the good I was doing. After installation the company supplied me with the rebate claim form, partly completed, to which I added my details and dispatched it.

My heart sank a little when I saw that if the form was not completed to the government's satisfaction the claim would be refused without comeback. Needless to say no rebate has been forthcoming. What chance did I, a newcomer, stand against the stroke of the civil servant's pen? I shall not now be installing PV panels or other forms of energy saving!

The government should save even more money with the new scheme as it would appear that the only people eligible are those who cannot afford the installation in the first place.

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