Leveraging tax incentives for energy upgrades In October 2020, the Federal Government announced an additional, significantly more generous scheme available to companies with an annual turnover of up to $5 billion; leading businesses are exploring opportunities to leverage this new provision for energy management upgrades. To learn more about leveraging tax incentives to improve energy performance read the guide for Australian businesses investing in smart energy management.
This briefing for manufacturers is designed to guide businesses through the process of identifying and implementing energy management upgrades, illustrating businesses that are doing just that, and showcasing innovative financing and funding mechanisms that can support businesses to invest in energy upgrades.
Calibrating investment
Energy efficiency Demand management
Leveraging data
Renewable energy
Optimising procurement
Figure 1: Leaders in energy strategy are leveraging their energy data to drive investments behind the meter, and to optimise their energy procurement. They are actively monitoring the performance of these initiatives, which yields fresh data, informs future actions and enables continuous improvement.
Sector spotlight: October 2020 This briefing accompanies Navigating a dynamic energy landscape: a briefing for Australian businesses and a series of sector spotlights. It considers the specific issues faced by Australian manufacturers, and guides them in improving their energy strategy and management. To download the latest edition of the energy briefing for business, sector spotlights and other resources, sign up for updates or provide feedback, visit energybriefing.org.au
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