Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers in Hume can apply for a grants of up to $25,000 in the latest round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program.
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The grants are designed to assist businesses save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies with a total pool of $19.9 million available.
They can be used to replace existing equipment with more energy-efficient models, carry out energy audits, or improve energy monitoring and management.
The food and beverage manufacturing industry is the largest manufacturing sector in Australia, contributing around $22.4 billion to the economy.
Federal Minister for Energy and Member for Hume Angus Taylor said the funding would help manufacturing businesses lower their power bills and emissions.
"Lowering business energy emissions is an essential component of securing Australia's carbon-neutral future," Mr Taylor said.
"I look forward to seeing local businesses benefiting from the Government's commitment to back business as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic."
Applications close on 18 February 2022 or earlier if funding is exhausted prior.
More information, grant guidelines and application forms are available at www.business.gov.au/EECFB or telephone on 13 28 46.
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