QLD Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant Program

The QLD Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant Program aims to help the QLD manufacturing sector implement energy efficiency measures that reduce energy costs and operational emissions.

Grants of $5,000 to $25,000 paid in arrears, are available to cover up to 50% of eligible project spend. Projects over $50,000 are still eligible however the government contribution will be capped at $25,000.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the QLD Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant Program you must:

be a Queensland-based business whose principal activity and majority annual turnover is derived from manufacturing
be registered for GST and hold an active ABN
be an SME with between five and 200 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. A minimum of five FTE employees must be located in Queensland
have a minimum of 12 months access to the project site address in Queensland
have quotes for a minimum of $10,000 excluding GST of Eligible Project costs,
have the financial capacity and standing necessary to successfully undertake and complete the proposed Eligible Project
have operated within Queensland for a minimum of 12 months prior to submitting an application
not be insolvent or have owners or directors that are an undischarged bankrupt
not be a federal, state or local government entity, statutory authority or special purpose vehicle or not-for-profit organisation.

Eligible Projects

Eligible projects must:

align to one or more of the following project focus areas; Compressed Air Improvements, Electrification (from gas or fuel based process to electric); Heat pumps; Industrial HVAC system; Lighting; Energy Monitoring Systems; Upgrades to motors, including for compressors, pumps, fans, conveyors, mixers, blowers and welders with higher efficiency models
be able to demonstrate at least a 10% reduction in energy use or carbon emissions directly related to project implementation OR for an Energy Monitoring System, demonstrate how you intend to identify and implement initiatives that will reduce energy use or carbon emissions by at least 10% across the Project Site
be implemented at the Project Site address in Queensland
not be the same as a project or project item/s subject to approved funding under any other local, state or federal government grant or scheme
not have commenced, and not be scheduled to commence, until after a Grant Agreement has been executed.

Learn More

Click here to learn more about the QLD Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant Program

Note round 1 applications close 30 June 2024

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