“Make every watt count”: Energy-saving grants for SMEs now open

Grants of $10,000 to $25,000 are up for grabs for small and medium-sized businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment.

Energy efficiency is the single largest measure for avoiding future energy demand and getting to net-zero carbon emissions, but saving money long-term comes with an up-front cost.

Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister said on Thursday the grants would improve the bottom line of small businesses and lower emissions.

“We want to help small businesses make every watt count,” Senator McAllister said.

“Investing in energy efficiency can save on energy costs, taking the pressure off small businesses and allowing them to reinvest savings to their business,” she said.