ClosedBusiness

Large Energy User Electrification Support Program

Sustainability Victoria · Australia

This Victorian Government program funds approved specialists to undertake electrification feasibility assessments for eligible large commercial and industrial business facilities in Victoria. It supports businesses to identify pathways to reduce gas use, emissions and energy costs through electrification.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$14K – $66K

Closed

20 Aug 2024

Duration

up to about 7 months

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Must have a current ABN and have operated for at least 2 years. Must apply for a single Victorian commercial or industrial facility using 10 to 100 terajoules of gas per year. Must engage an Approved Supplier and complete the project by 2024-12-02. Government entities and educational institutions are ineligible.
Applicants must apply for one Victorian commercial or industrial business facility that can demonstrate average gas consumption between 10 and 100 terajoules per annum using evidence from the last 3 years. Applicants must have a current Australian Business Number, have been operating for at least 2 years by the application submission date, and engage an Approved Supplier to complete the project. Projects must be undertaken at a single business facility, be located in Victoria, meet regulatory or planning requirements, and be completed by 2024-12-02. Government entities, organisations applying for premises owned by government entities, and educational institutions including schools are ineligible. Activities outside Victoria, projects for facilities outside the gas consumption range, and various ineligible costs such as land, most capital works, maintenance, and recurrent operating costs are not funded.

What's Funded

Funding supports an Approved Supplier to complete an electrification feasibility assessment for a single Victorian commercial or industrial facility, including a mandatory site process and energy consumption assessment and assessment of up to four eligible electrification technologies such as HVAC, low heat boilers, medium heat boilers, and industrial process equipment.

Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to deliver a completed electrification feasibility assessment accepted by Sustainability Victoria, a site process and energy consumption map, analysis of payback periods, detail on Victorian Energy Upgrades incentives, and recommended next steps for electrification and emissions reduction.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companypartnershipsole_tradertrustother

Stage

establishedgrowth

Funding Purposes

sustainabilityinnovationcommercialisationother

Keywords

electrificationenergy efficiencygas substitutionindustrial decarbonisationcommercial facilitiesindustrial facilitiesfeasibility studyVictorian Energy Upgrades

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Large Energy User Electrification Support Program?

The Large Energy User Electrification Support Program is a business grant offered by Sustainability Victoria in Australia, providing $14K – $66K in funding. This Victorian Government program funds approved specialists to undertake electrification feasibility assessments for eligible large commercial and industrial business facilities in Victoria. It supports businesses to identify pathways to reduce gas use, emissions and energy costs through electrification.

How much funding does the Large Energy User Electrification Support Program provide?

The Large Energy User Electrification Support Program provides $14K – $66K in funding. The typical project duration is up to about 7 months.

Who is eligible for the Large Energy User Electrification Support Program?

Must have a current ABN and have operated for at least 2 years. Must apply for a single Victorian commercial or industrial facility using 10 to 100 terajoules of gas per year. Must engage an Approved Supplier and complete the project by 2024-12-02. Government entities and educational institutions are ineligible.

When does the Large Energy User Electrification Support Program close?

Applications closed on 20 Aug 2024.

What activities are funded?

Funding supports an Approved Supplier to complete an electrification feasibility assessment for a single Victorian commercial or industrial facility, including a mandatory site process and energy consumption assessment and assessment of up to four eligible electrification technologies such as HVAC, low heat boilers, medium heat boilers, and industrial process equipment.

How do I apply for the Large Energy User Electrification Support Program?

Start by checking your eligibility using the free Beta Docs eligibility checker. If eligible, Beta Docs' AI-powered platform can help you draft, review, and refine your application to maximise your chances of success.

Need help applying?

Beta Docs has helped founders secure $160M+ in competitive grants. Our AI platform drafts compliance-perfect applications — and our expert reviewers make sure you stand out.

Start with Beta DocsBook a free consultation