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Energy Audit Rebate scheme up to $500 now available for community groups and not-for-profit organisations until 30 March 2023

Wellington Shire Council is extending its community grants program to help not-for-profit community facilities to reduce their energy usage and look for ways to achieve more sustainable practices.

By news@gippsland - 2nd December 2022 - Back to News

Rebates of up to $500 are now available for community groups and organisations (not-for-profit) who engage an external energy auditor to review their annual energy consumption and submit a report on their facilities' performance. Energy audits can clarify a facilities' energy consumption and identify areas for potential savings. It can lead to reduced energy usage, increased productivity, and opportunities to innovate.

Eligible participants can now apply for pre-approval online, if successful, you will need to provide an energy audit report and receipt of auditor payment by 1 June 2023

Community facilities support

Community facilities that consume an annual energy bill over $1,000 (combined gas and electricity) are eligible to apply. Schools are not eligible for rebates, and all applicants must be incorporated bodies or have an established legal entity (ABN).

Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye said that council is committed to growing a climate resilient community with sustainable practices. This includes how we operate and support our many community facilities.

"Many not-for-profit community groups can't afford the increases in energy costs; I encourage any community group to plan ahead, think about how they can save money in the future, and determine how they can minimise their impact to the environment by conducting an energy audit or assessment" Cr Bye Said.

Rebate guidelines

Wellington Shire Council is committed to achieving positive environmental outcomes through sustainable practices, which achieves value for money while minimising impact to the environment.

• Eligible participants approved under the Energy Audit Rebate scheme can now submit their application online at Energy Audit Rebate website
• Applications will remain open until 30 March 2023, or until allocated funds are expended, whichever is earlier
• Applicants will receive a pre-approval notification and will be required to present their energy audit report and auditors receipt to receive the rebate by no later than 1 June 202
• Applicants who have previously been successful in receiving Wellington Shire Council funding must have completed all acquittals and complied with council requirements prior to being considered for the Energy Audit Rebate round

Council has engaged locally based auditors to assess council managed buildings. Funding guidelines and application form are available at Energy Audit Rebate 2022/23 website.

Pictures from Wellington Shire Council Facebook page.

Source: www.gippsland.com

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