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How Could You Be Saving?
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on energy rebates and incentives for Australian businesses. At Smart, we know how much energy costs can impact your bottom line, and we're here to help. This resource is packed with the latest grants, rebates, and incentives available to help you cut energy expenses and make more informed investment decisions. Whether you're thinking about installing solar panels, upgrading to energy-efficient equipment, or exploring new energy storage options, our guide has you covered.
All States
Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme
For small businesses
STCs are created for eligible solar PV installations with a size less than 100kW.
Large-scale Renewable Energy Target
For large businesses
Claim LGCs; In Victoria, you can claim VEECs rather than LGCs on systems over 99 kilowatts
Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF)
For all businesses
Businesses earn Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) for every tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent they store or avoid emitting. ACCUs can be sold and generate income.
Advancing Renewables Program
For all businesses
The Advancing Renewables Program funds projects that optimise renewable electricity transition, commercialise clean hydrogen, and support low-emissions metals.
Small Business Energy Incentive
For small & medium businesses.
The Small Business Energy Incentive offers a 20% bonus tax deduction for eligible energy-efficient asset purchases and improvements made between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024.
Large-scale Generation Certificates
For large businesses
Large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) are tradable certificates representing 1 MWh of renewable electricity generated by accredited power stations, such as solar farms.
Small-scale Technology Certificates
For small businesses
Small-scale technology certificates (STCs) are tradable certificates for systems which are operational with a capacity of no more than 100 kW.
Australian Capital Territory
Sustainable Business Program ACT
For all businesses
Access to advice and business resources to improve business sustainability.
Business Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates
For all businesses
This Rebate assists businesses operating or subcontracting fleet vehicles by offering up to 50% of reimbursements for purchasing and installing EV charging infrastructure.
New South Wales
Better Business Partnership North Sydney
For small & medium businesses
Access to advice and business resources to improve business sustainability.
EVFC Site Host EOI 2024
For all businesses
The NSW Government is co-funding an EV fast charging network. They seek landowners and leaseholders interested in hosting stations, to share a list of potential sites to developers (Charge Point Operators).
Net Zero Planning Grant
For all businesses
The NSW Government is offering up to $30,000 to fund Net Zero business strategy, covering 75% of expert costs–ideal for businesses preparing for Mandatory ESG Reporting. Eligible for businesses spending $200K+ pa on energy.
Net Zero Industry and Innovation
For all businesses
The Net Zero Industry and Innovation Program supports businesses in reducing emissions and adopting low-carbon technologies, offering a range of funding opportunities.
Northern Territory
Home and Business Battery Scheme
For small & medium businesses
This Scheme offers $400 per kilowatt hour of useable battery system capacity, up to a maximum of $5000.
Electric Vehicle Charger Grants Scheme
For all businesses
This Scheme offers up to $2,500 for businesses and $1,000 for residential properties for purchasing and installing electric vehicle chargers.
South Australia
Electric Vehicle Incentive
For all businesses
A $3,000 subsidy is available for up to 2 new battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles valued below $68,750 (including GST) registered by SA businesses in SA.
Sustainability Support Program
For small businesses
This Program assists small businesses in developing strategies to enhance environmental sustainability and build capabilities to implement sustainable practices.
Tasmania
Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (BEES)
For small businesses
This Scheme assists businesses consuming over 150 MWh of electricity annually by providing loan interest subsidies for energy efficiency investments, supporting up to $50 million in loans over 3 years.
Electric Vehicle ChargeSmart Grant
For all businesses
The ChargeSmart Grant program helps expand Tasmania’s EV fast charging network by providing funding of up to $50,000, with a matching co-contribution, for installing or upgrading charging stations.
Victoria
Large Energy User Electrification Support
For large businesses
Up to $66k for feasibility studies to help get large gas users to electrify.
Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs)
For all businesses
VEECs are electronic certificates representing 1 tonne of CO2-e reduction from approved energy efficiency activities. Energy retailers can purchase them to meet annual program obligations.
Western Australia
Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grant
For small & medium businesses
Funding to businesses for the installation of electric vehicle chargers: up to 50% of the cost of installing EV chargers on site.
Carbon Innovation Grants Program
For all businesses
This Program offers over $4 million to support feasibility studies, pilot projects, and capital works aimed at reducing emissions from heavy industries.
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