Victorian Energy Upgrades Program
contact: (03) 8626 8700
sustainability.vic.gov.au
The Victorian Energy Upgrades Program can help small businesses make significant cuts in their annual energy bills. For larger businesses the savings can run into hundreds of thousands. By consulting the list of accredited energy saving product suppliers listed by theprogram and choosing the products that best suit ed to your needs, your business becomes eligible for Victorian Government discounts on lighting, water efficiency, hot water, space heating and cooling, custom upgrades and appliances.
Small Business Energy Saver Program
contact: 1300 363 744
sustainability.vic.gov.au
The Small Business Energy Saver Program provides small businesses with a bonus rebate on top of those available through the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program described above .The exact cost of approved energy efficiency improvements will depend on the number and type of energy upgrades undertaken. To be eligible, businesses must have 1 to 19 employees and operate from commercial (non-residential) premises. Businesses could save up to 85% of their installation costs and up to15% in annual operating costs. Upgrades can include replacing inefficient gas hot water systems and installing Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners, Refrigerator Display Cabinets, Fridges and Freezers, Heat Pumps, Ventilation Fans and Motors. Meet the experts who are available to speak with you here.
State Government Solar for Business Program
To register, contact: 1300 432 044
solar.vic.gov.au/business
The State Government Solar for Business Program is now open for 15,000 eligible small businesses who want to reduce their energy costs by installing solar panels. Rebates of up $3,500 will be available until all 5000 rebates for 2021 have been fully allocated. To be eligible for 2021 rebates, businesses must be the owner of the business and its premises. The business must have no more than 20 employees. The premises must be individually meteredand the systems must be installed by a registered installer. After the first 5,000 rebates are allocated, rebates will reduce to up to $1,750 and rented premises may become eligible.