Metering Plan Implementation Grants NSW

About this grant

This program provides funding to cover up to 50% of the costs of installing an energy metering and monitoring system.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Organisations within nsw installing energy metering and monitoring systems.
• Funding is available to help nsw businesses implement comprehensive metering and monitoring upgrades supported by detailed metering and monitoring plans.
• Costs to install and commission permanent submeters that are required for measuring energy performance
• Hardware and integration with software needed to monitor energy use
• First year subscription to data management systems
• Post-installation system handover and data onboarding support during the project.
• Have an energy metering and monitoring plan, that is no more than 3 years old and accurately reflects the current processes and systems on site, within nsw
• Have an australian business number (abn)
• Be registered for goods and services tax (gst)
• Spend a minimum of $200,000 a year on energy bills for your business site, or demonstrate an equivalent annual on-site energy use of at least 3,600 gigajoules (gj)
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What the funding covers

• Matched funding of between $20.0K and $100K to cover up to 50% of project costs.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/metering-plan-implementation-grants-nsw for application details

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