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Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2

Australian Government · Australia

The Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2 co-funds energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for local governments. It supports projects that reduce energy bills and emissions from local government-owned and/or operated facilities.

Funding

$25K – $2.5M

Duration

over 4 years from 2024-2025 to 2027-28

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Local government bodies only Projects must involve local government-owned and/or operated facilities Funding supports energy efficiency, load flexibility and electrification upgrades Applicants can receive matched funding covering up to 50% of eligible expenditure
Applicants are local government bodies. Funding is for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for local government-owned and/or operated facilities. Grants are matched funding and cover up to 50% of eligible expenditure.

What's Funded

Energy efficiency upgrades, electrification upgrades, and load flexibility improvements for existing local government-owned and/or operated facilities using commercially available technology.

Expected Outcomes

Reduced energy bills and emissions from local government facilities, installation of energy efficiency, load flexibility and electrification technology, improved capability to implement energy upgrades, stronger domestic supply chains and labour capacity, and improved workforce skills for energy transition projects.

Key Information

Applicant Types

local_government

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

sustainabilitycapital_expenditurecommunity

Keywords

energy efficiencyelectrificationlocal governmentemissions reductiondecarbonisationload flexibilityfacilities upgradesrenewable electricity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2?

The Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $25K – $2.5M in funding. The Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2 co-funds energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for local governments. It supports projects that reduce energy bills and emissions from local government-owned and/or operated facilities.

How much funding does the Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2 provide?

The Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2 provides $25K – $2.5M in funding. The typical project duration is over 4 years from 2024-2025 to 2027-28.

Who is eligible for the Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2?

Local government bodies only Projects must involve local government-owned and/or operated facilities Funding supports energy efficiency, load flexibility and electrification upgrades Applicants can receive matched funding covering up to 50% of eligible expenditure

What activities are funded?

Energy efficiency upgrades, electrification upgrades, and load flexibility improvements for existing local government-owned and/or operated facilities using commercially available technology.

How do I apply for the Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2?

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