Energy Smart Business Grants

Alex Pritchard, Head Chef of Icebergs, with his induction cooktopAlex Pritchard, Head Chef of Icebergs, showing off his induction cooktop

Energy Smart Business Grants assist small businesses (with less than 40 employees) in Waverley to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through electrification and energy efficiency upgrades. This program is designed to contribute to Council’s target of Net Zero community emissions by 2035, outlined in the Environmental Action Plan (EAP) and Community Strategic Plan (CSP).

How to apply

Applications for this grants are now closed. The next round will be open in 2027.

Eligibility

  • You must be a registered business operating in a physical location in the Waverley Local Government Area, with less than 40 employees.
  • You must have written approval from the landlord or property owner, be in a lease agreement of more than two years, at a site that is not subject to a demolition clause.
  • Your proposed project must replace gas appliances and/or deliver an efficiency improvement of 30% or more.
  • Proposed products and installation must have a with a minimum two-year warranty.
  • All project work must be undertaken by a licensed electrician.

Eligible products include: electric stovetops (induction or ceramic), efficient ovens, efficient hot water systems (including heat pump, solar boosted electric, electric resistance), reverse cycle air conditioning, condenser heat pump clothes dryers, efficient refrigeration and solar panels.

Non-eligible products include: battery storage, EV chargers and lighting.

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