Ecogenica 290L (EG-300FREC-W)
Rebates up to
$1,510
STC $640 · VEEC $850 (VIC) · ESC $870 (NSW)
Replace-electric, medium household, best zone. Enter your postcode below for exact figures.
VIC Solar Homes rebate
$1,000
50% of installed price, point-of-sale. Stacks with STC/VEEC above.
VIC only. Assumed eligible, not confirmed against the live Solar Victoria product list.
AS/NZS 4234 energy savings
82%
vs the standard's reference electric storage water heater, medium household, best zone.
Register data as at CER (STC) 2026-04-30 · VEU 2026-07-01
Specifications
| Type | Integral split |
| Refrigerant | R290 |
| Tank volume | 290 L |
| Rated heating capacity | 3.75 kW |
| COP | 5 (Inlet water 14 degrees C, dry bulb 19 degrees C, wet bulb 15 degrees C, hot water set point 55 degrees C) |
| Hot water delivery | 55 °C |
| Operating ambient | -7 to 43 °C |
| Tank height | 1823 mm |
| Tank diameter | 570 mm |
| Electric backup | 3.6 kW |
Certified to
Specs from: Ecogenica (ECONOVA) ECON-300FREC-W Owner's Manual (03.07.25); public STC / VEU / ESS registers.
Certificate rebate by postcode
Registered certificate values
Every scheme this model is registered for, by zone. STCs at $40, VEECs at $85, ESCs at $30 (reference prices as at 2026-07-07). Claim year 2026, medium household.
SRES — STCs (national)
| Zone 1 | 13 STCs | $520 |
| Zone 2 | 13 STCs | $520 |
| Sydney (Z3) | 15 STCs | $600 |
| Melbourne (Z4) | 16 STCs | $640 |
| Canberra (Z5) | 16 STCs | $640 |
VEU — VEECs (Victoria)
| Zone | Repl. electric metro / regional | Repl. gas | Energy savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (Z4) | 9 / 10 | 8 | 81.7% |
| Canberra (Z5) | 9 / 9 | 8 | 80.2% |
ESS — ESCs (NSW)
| Zone | Repl. electric metro / regional | Repl. gas metro / regional | Energy savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (Z3) | 27 / 28 | 13 / 13 | 74.1% |
| Canberra (Z5) | 28 / 29 | 13 / 12 | 70.6% |
Certificate counts are computed from the model's registered performance data using the current regulated equations. A lodged claim depends on the specific installation, household size, and the scheme rules in force at creation. Energy savings % is against the AS/NZS 4234:2021 reference electric storage water heater for that zone, medium household, calculated from the model's registered performance data.
The Ecogenica EG-300FREC-W (sold under the ECONOVA product name as ECON-300FREC-W) is a split-system R290 heat pump water heater with a 290 L tank and a 3.6 kW rapid-boost electric element, plus Wi-Fi control. The heat pump connects to the tank through pre-charged refrigerant quick-connects rather than a pumped water loop, and is rated at 3.75 kW heating capacity with a declared COP of about 5 at inlet water 14 degrees C, dry bulb 19 degrees C, wet bulb 15 degrees C, and a hot water set point of 55 degrees C. It operates across an ambient range of -7 to 43 degrees C.
The tank is a fully welded enamel unit built to AS/NZS 2712 and AS/NZS 60335.2.40, and the system complies with AS 3498 and AS/NZS 1677.2. Hot water temperature is capped at 68 degrees C at the outlet. The unit requires a dedicated RCBO circuit and must be installed by a licensed plumber and electrician per the Plumbing Code of Australia.
This model shares its heat pump and tank platform with the EG-215FREC-W (215 L) in the same W-series range.
Registered model codes
EG-300FREC-W
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