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Large Energy User Electrification Support Program
Sustainability Victoria · Australia
The Large Energy User Electrification Support Program provides Victorian commercial and industrial businesses with funding for approved specialists to complete electrification feasibility assessments at eligible large energy-using facilities. It supports projects that identify pathways to reduce gas use, emissions and energy costs and access Victorian Energy Upgrades incentives.
Funding
$14K – $66K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
up to about 7 months
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must have a current Australian Business Number (ABN).
• Applicant must have been operating for a minimum of 2 years by the application submission date.
• Application must specify one Victorian commercial or industrial business facility.
• Facility must demonstrate average gas consumption between 10 and 100 terajoules per annum using evidence from the last 3 years.
• Applicant must engage an Approved Supplier from the published Approved Supplier List.
• Project must be undertaken at a single business facility located in Victoria.
• Project must meet regulatory or planning requirements.
• Project must be completed by 2024-12-02.
• Commonwealth, State, and local government entities are ineligible.
• Organisations applying for premises owned by a government entity are ineligible.
• Educational institutions, including Independent, Catholic, and Government Schools, are ineligible.
Applicants must apply for one Victorian commercial or industrial business facility that uses on average between 10 and 100 terajoules of gas per annum, evidenced from the last 3 years. Applicants must have a current ABN, have been operating for at least 2 years by the application date, and engage an Approved Supplier to complete the project. The project must be undertaken at a single facility in Victoria, meet regulatory or planning requirements, and be completed by 2 December 2024. Government entities, organisations applying for premises owned by government entities, and educational institutions including schools are ineligible.
What's Funded
Funding supports an Approved Supplier to undertake 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
Completed feasibility assessments identifying electrification opportunities, energy and process mapping, business cases including payback considerations, information on Victorian Energy Upgrades incentives, and recommended next steps to reduce gas use, emissions and energy costs.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
companypartnershipsole_tradertrustindigenous_organisationother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
sustainabilityinnovationcommercialisationother
Keywords
electrificationenergy efficiencygas substitutionfeasibility assessmentcommercial facilitiesindustrial facilitiesVictorian Energy Upgradesemissions reduction
Frequently Asked Questions
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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. The Large Energy User Electrification Support Program provides Victorian commercial and industrial businesses with funding for approved specialists to complete electrification feasibility assessments at eligible large energy-using facilities. It supports projects that identify pathways to reduce gas use, emissions and energy costs and access Victorian Energy Upgrades incentives.
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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.
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Who is eligible for the Large Energy User Electrification Support Program?
- Applicant must have a current Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Applicant must have been operating for a minimum of 2 years by the application submission date.
- Application must specify one Victorian commercial or industrial business facility.
- Facility must demonstrate average gas consumption between 10 and 100 terajoules per annum using evidence from the last 3 years.
- Applicant must engage an Approved Supplier from the published Approved Supplier List.
- Project must be undertaken at a single business facility located in Victoria.
- Project must meet regulatory or planning requirements.
- Project must be completed by 2024-12-02.
- Commonwealth, State, and local government entities are ineligible.
- Organisations applying for premises owned by a government entity are ineligible.
- Educational institutions, including Independent, Catholic, and Government Schools, are ineligible.
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When does the Large Energy User Electrification Support Program close?
Applications close on 20 Aug 2024. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Funding supports an Approved Supplier to undertake 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.
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