Can your business benefit from a solar system, a battery, or an upgrade to lighting, heating, ventilation, or the hot water system?
These improvements can result in savings from:
- Lower operational costs
- Reduced and effective energy use
What subsidies are available?
There are a range of financial incentives available to help your business reduce energy use, increase productivity and save money.
- The Australian Government has expanded financial support for rooftop solar with eligibility increased to cover medium-sized business installations. The discount will reduce the cost of eligible solar installations by around 20%.
- The Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides businesses a discount of around 30% on the upfront cost of installing a range of small-scale battery systems (5 kWh to 100 kWh).
- The Victorian Energy Upgrades program is providing businesses with access to discounted energy-saving products and upgrades through accredited providers.
- Tenants in Council-owned buildings can access our solar installation program.
Information to support business energy upgrades
- Merri-bek has partnered with other councils to develop Greening Our Business, a comprehensive assessment tool designed to support, recognise and guide businesses on their sustainability journey.
- Solar Victoria has information on how to manage energy bill costs for businesses.
- If your business is office-based, the federal government’s CitySwitch program gives businesses free access to online resources and networking events as well as discounts and one-to-one support.
