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It was published in May 2018, so the information may be out-of-date.
Sustainability Victoria (SV) offer a range of grants and support to Victorian Businesses to improve energy and materials efficiency.
Sustainabilty Victoria are happy to inform you the grant funding offer under our Energy Assessment Grant has been upgraded to provide more funding for businesses. The Boosting Business Productivity energy assessment grants are open to businesses spending over $20,000 a year on energy.
Applications close Friday 28 September 2018.
Basic Energy Assessment Grant
Businesses will receive up to $5000 to invest in energy efficiency.
The grant will cover up to $2000 towards the cost of a basic energy assessment and a further $3000 bonus to implement energy efficiency actions.
Funding example: For an assessment quoted at $2600, SV funds $2000, the business funds $600. The assessment report recommends an energy saving project costing $3000, SV funds the $3000 to undertake the project.
Detailed energy assessment grant:
Businesses will receive up to $20,000 to invest in energy efficiency.
The grant will cover half of the cost of an assessment up to $15,000 and a $5000 bonus to be used to implement energy efficiency actions.
Funding example: For an assessment quoted at $8200, SV funds $4100, the business funds $4100. The assessment report recommends an energy saving project costing $5000, SV funds the $5000 to undertake the project.
We are calling for applications from businesses spending over $20,000 per annum on energy operating in Victoria, we urge you to promote the offer to your businesses networks.
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Further SV grants and support for Victorian Businesses include:
- Gas Efficiency Grants – Up to $50,000, available until $2m budget is fully allocated
- Materials Efficiency Grants – Up to $13,000, applications close September 28th 2018
- Better Commercial Buildings – Up to $30,000, applications close September 28th 2018
- TAKE 2 (Climate change pledge)
- Sustainable Finance Service
Supporting information can be found on the Sustainability Victoria website.
If you need further support please feel free to speak to a member of the Sustainable Business team on 8626 8700 or email Grants.Enquiries@sustainability.vic.gov.au