Energy efficiency certificate schemes
The Victorian and NSW Governments both run energy efficiency schemes where they give financial incentives to companies who implement approved energy efficiency upgrades.
The Victorian ‘Energy Saver Incentive’ (ESI)
The Victorian Government’s Energy Saver Incentive offers companies discounts and special deals on selected energy-saving appliances and products. The more energy efficient they are, then the more you will save.
These products and appliances must be purchased from participating businesses. These are listed at the ‘Switch On’ web page: EnergyCut.info/energy-saver-incentive
The energy efficient alternatives covered by the scheme include:
Heating and cooling; lighting; water heating; weatherproofing and insulation; standby controllers; showerheads; televisions; refrigerators and freezers; clothes dryers; pool pumps; in-home displays; commercial lighting upgrades; refrigerated display cabinets; refrigerator fans; motors; water-efficient pre-rinse valves and low-flow trigger nozzles.
The NSW ‘Energy Savings Scheme’ (ESS)
For small businesses, the best way to get involved in the NSW Energy Savings Scheme is to go through an organisation that is already accredited by the scheme.
To contact an Accredited Certificate Provider in NSW visit: EnergyCut.info/accredited-cert
To find out what equipment, projects and activities that are eligible under the EnergySavings Scheme, visit: EnergyCut.info/project-equip
To find out more about how the scheme works, visit: EnergyCut.info/scheme-work
NSW Energy Saver Program
The Energy Saver program is a NSW Government initiative that provides support for NSW businesses who want to reduce their energy consumption and costs. It’s best suited to organisations that spend more than $60,000 a year on electricity.
Operated by a dedicated team within the Office of Environment and Heritage, the program provides practical guidance on energy efficiency. It helps business owners to target, prioritise and implement the best energy efficiency opportunities available.
Eligible businesses can receive subsidised, specialised advice and project support from approved energy efficiency specialists.
Whether it’s identifying and prioritising an energy efficiency opportunity, implementing a project, or looking at accessing project financing, the Energy Saver team can help by providing:
- A 50% subsidised energy efficiency investigation from an approved Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) energy auditor to identify energy efficiency opportunities.
- A detailed financial business case to support projects, tailored to your business.
- Free guidance on how to access the financial incentives in the NSW Energy Savings Scheme.
They also provide energy efficiency training courses and give technical support to help you implement identified energy saving opportunities.
How much could your business save?
Specialists working with Energy Saver businesses have on average identified electricity and cost savings of 23%.
For more information, visit: EnergyCut.info/nsw-gov-energy-saver