Energy efficiency grants available

Small, and medium businesses across Australia can apply for grants of up to $25,000 to improve energy efficiency, save on energy bills and bring down emissions from now until 19 April 2023.

The grants can be used to upgrade or replace existing airconditioners with high efficiency units or gas heating boilers with heat pumps, helping to lower power bills and emissions.

Other activities supported through the program include energy audits of business sites and investment in energy monitoring systems.

The grants are part of the Federal Government’s commitment to ease cost of living pressures for Australian businesses by putting downward pressure on energy bills.

Minister for Small Business Julie Collins said helping business cope with power prices was front of mind for the Government.

“Across the country I hear from small businesses who tell me energy prices are an increasing cost to their business which is why the Albanese Government is acting,” Minister Collins said.

“The grants will provide practical assistance alongside the Government’s wholeof-economy approach to rising energy costs, giving businesses more security and confidence.”

She said Round 1 was a $16 million investment from the $62 million program to help businesses use less energy and improve competitiveness, while reducing their carbon footprint.

Applications for the grants will close on 19 April 2023, or when funding is exhausted.

For more information about the Energy Efficiency Grants for Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) program and how to apply, visit https://business.gov.au/ eegsme