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Regional businesses encouraged to consider gas alternatives
Regional businesses that use between 10 and 100 terajoules of gas per year may be eligible to apply for up to $66,000 for an electrification feasibility study through the Large Energy User Electrification Support program.
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is supporting large energy users through the program, which aims to drive electrification in industry, reduce energy use, emissions and energy costs, and build industry capability. Sustainability Victoria is delivering the program on behalf of the Victorian Government.
The program supports the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) incentive scheme which has been designed to support businesses in cutting power bills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Large Energy User Electrification Support Program aims to help drive electrification in the commercial and industrial sectors. The study is conducted by an approved supplier undertaking the feasibility assessment.
The closing date for submissions is Monday 30 September, 2024. For more information on the application process please visit Sustainability Victoria Grants Funding and Investment
