The Hon Kristy McBain 
Member for Eden-Monaro

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a further $41 million in Energy Efficiency Grants (EEG) to support small and medium businesses across Australia, including in Eden-Monaro, save on energy bills and lower emissions.

Round Two of the EEG will provide between $10,000 and $25,000 in funding to businesses to support upgrades to more efficient equipment – including replacing air conditioners with high efficiency units or gas heating boilers with heat pumps.

The $41.2 million investment from the $62 million program will help businesses use less energy and improve competitiveness, while reducing their carbon footprint.

Applications for the grants will open in Eden-Monaro on Monday 26 February 2024.

For more information about the Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs program and how to apply, visit: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/energy-efficiency-grants-for-small-and-medium-enterprises-round-2.

Quotes attributable to Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain MP:

“We know that energy usage is one of the biggest expenses for small and medium-sized businesses in Eden-Monaro, which is why we want to help them put downward pressure on bills with more efficient lighting and equipment.

“This funding will support businesses in Eden-Monaro invest in new appliances and energy efficient technology – which will improve their energy efficiency practices and reduce their overheads.

“The next round will build on the $264,000 delivered in Eden-Monaro under Round One – which supported Pete’s Swim School in Queanbeyan upgrade a heat pump, Adaminaby Bowling Club upgrade lights, and Tumut Building Supplies reduce their power usage.

“I encourage local businesses across Eden-Monaro to take a look at the grant guidelines, and to start putting their applications together ahead of February 26.”