The bonus is in addition to the energy efficiency upgrade discounts through the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.
If you are a small business operating out of a rented or leased premises, you must first ensure that you are authorised to have installation activities carried out at the premises.
The program provides a bonus for your business to upgrade equipment at your business premises. The bonus amount depends on the equipment you upgrade.
The exact amount that a business will need to pay for an approved energy efficiency improvement will depend on the number and type of energy upgrades undertaken.
Illustrative examples include:
- replacing an old electric hot water unit with a medium-sized heat pump could cost a local hairdresser $840 instead of $4000
- upgrading the air conditioning at a local café may cost the owner $960 instead of $3100.
Eligible energy-efficient upgrades must be installed by accredited providers, who use the bonus to reduce the cost of equipment. Accredited providers will identify equipment in your business that is eligible to receive the bonus.
Accredited providers are accredited by the Essential Services Commission under the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program and are experts in their field, experienced in delivering a variety of upgrades that can help save on your energy costs.