Ecogenica 290L (EG-290FR)
Rebates up to
$2,655
STC $720 · VEEC $935 (VIC) · ESC $990 (NSW) · Solar Homes up to $1,000 (VIC)
Replace-electric, medium household, best zone. Federal STCs plus the better of VIC (VEECs and Solar Homes) or NSW (ESCs). Enter your postcode below for exact figures.
VIC Solar Homes rebate
$1,000
50% of installed price up to this cap, point-of-sale. Included in the VIC total above.
VIC only. This model is on Solar Victoria's product list.
AS/NZS 4234 energy savings
82%
vs the standard's reference electric storage water heater, medium load, best zone.
Register data as at CER (STC) 2026-04-30 · VEU 2026-08-05
Specifications
| Type | Integral split |
| Refrigerant | R290 |
| Tank volume | 290 L |
| Rated heating capacity | 3.75 kW |
| Rated power input | 0.75 kW |
| COP | 5 |
| Sound level | 47 dB(A) |
| Hot water delivery | 55 °C |
| Operating ambient | -7 to 43 °C |
| Tank height | 1850 mm |
| Tank diameter | 570 mm |
| Warranty | Tank 7, compressor 5 |
Specs from: Ecogenica R-Series product brochure (EG_RPB_FR215290, Apr 2024); public STC / VEU / ESS registers.
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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 | 14 STCs | $560 |
| Zone 2 | 14 STCs | $560 |
| Sydney (Z3) | 17 STCs | $680 |
| Melbourne (Z4) | 18 STCs | $720 |
| Canberra (Z5) | 18 STCs | $720 |
VEU — VEECs (Victoria)
| Zone | Repl. electric metro / regional | Repl. gas | Energy savings (small load) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (Z4) | 10 / 11 | 10 | 79.5% |
| Canberra (Z5) | 10 / 11 | 9 | 77.7% |
ESS — ESCs (NSW)
| Zone | Repl. electric metro / regional | Repl. gas metro / regional | Energy savings (medium load) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (Z3) | 30 / 31 | 16 / 15 | 81.7% |
| Canberra (Z5) | 32 / 33 | 16 / 16 | 79.4% |
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 and load size, calculated from the model's registered performance data, or taken directly from the register where it publishes a savings figure. VEU registers this data at the small load (the step-down load for a medium-rated system) and ESS at the medium load, so the two schemes' figures differ for the same zone.
The Ecogenica EG-290FR is a split-system heat pump water heater: an outdoor R290 heat pump unit, built around a Toshiba compressor, paired with a 290 L storage tank. The unit is rated at 3.75 kW heating capacity with 750 W input power, giving a declared COP of 5, and operates in ambient temperatures from -7 to 43 degrees C.
R290 is a natural refrigerant with negligible global warming potential. The heat pump connects to the tank through pre-charged refrigerant couplings rather than a pumped water loop, and delivers water at a 55 degree C daily set point. Sound output is rated at 47 dBA. The tank carries a 7 year warranty with 5 years on the compressor.
Ecogenica also sells the same EG-series line under the ECONOVA brand name on the physical units, with W-suffix variants adding Wi-Fi control and a rapid-boost electric element (see EG-215FREC-W and EG-300FREC-W).
Registered model codes
EG-290FR
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