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Funding calls for smart energy use
Transitioning and transforming communities and local economies
to low carbon futures just became easier!
The programs will enable all Australians regardless of where they live or how much they earn to harness the opportunities of a low carbon future. They will be delivered in partnership with business, councils and community groups.
The investment in demonstrating smarter ways to use energy in Australian households communities and businesses will create new job opportunities and stronger local economies.
The programs opened today include:
- The Community Energy Efficiency Program – $200 million to assist local government, not-for-profit and community organisations to undertake energy efficiency upgrades to community infrastructure. For more information please click here.
- The Low Income Energy Efficiency Program – $100 million to support groups of service providers to demonstrate smarter energy use in low income households across Australia. For more information please click here.
- The Energy Efficiency Information Grants program – $40 million to support small and medium sized businesses and community groups by providing information and advice to make smarter energy choices. For more information please click here.
For regional communities and smaller councils, these programs will make it easier to access assistance and support in the transition to a low carbon future.
The guidelines for each of these programs are available and applications open on 13th February.
