Submetering Grants NSW

About this grant

This program provides funding to NSW businesses to help them install and commission permanent energy submeters.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Nsw businesses that spend a minimum of $200,000 a year on energy bills.
• This program aims to help nsw businesses purchase and install new submeters to measure energy performance.
• Installing and commissioning permanent submeters that are required for measuring energy performance
• Hardware and integration with software required for energy monitoring.
• Have an australian business number (abn)
• Be registered for goods and services tax (gst)
• Deliver your submetering project at a nsw site address
• Spend a minimum of $200,000 annually on energy bills at your business site, or demonstrate an equivalent annual on-site energy use of at least 3,600 gigajoules (gj).
• Energyefficiency.program@environment.nsw.gov.au
• Participate as a collaboration partner in queensland small business month (qsbm)
• Support for victorian gas appliance manufacturers and their supply chains to diversify and plan for the future

What the funding covers

• Grants of up to $20K 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/submetering-grants-nsw for application details

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