THE HON STEPHEN JONES MP
ASSISTANT TREASURER
MINISTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES
MEMBER FOR WHITLAM
THE HON JULIE COLLINS MP
MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS
THE HON JOSH WILSON MP
ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY
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Across the Federal electorate of Whitlam, 17 local businesses, including Albion Park Bowling Club and Steves Joinery in Unanderra have shared in nearly $397,000 as part of the second round of the Albanese Government’s Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises program.
The program, which awarded grants of between $10,000 and $25,000, provides direct support to small and medium sized businesses to improve their energy efficiency, ease pressure on power bills, and reduce emissions.
The grants enable a broad range of measures including replacing inefficient hot water systems with heat pumps, swapping energy draining lights for new LEDs, commercial refrigeration upgrades, and installing energy monitoring systems.
Quotes attributable to Member for Whitlam Stephen Jones:
“I’m so pleased these local businesses have received these grants to innovate and install much-needed energy upgrades.
“It was great to visit the Albion Park Bowling Club who have secured $22,300 in funding and Steve’s Joinery who have received $25,000 to hear about what these energy upgrades mean to them.
“These grants are part of our government’s commitment to ease the cost of doing business and are in addition to the $325 energy rebate we’re providing for around 1 million small businesses right across the country.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Small Business Julie Collins:
"These grants will make a positive difference for many small businesses.
“These grants will help small businesses make energy performance upgrades that otherwise may not have been possible.
“Everyone benefits from upgrading to energy performance technology and longer equipment life, which are both good for cash flow.
“The Albanese Government will continue to deliver a better deal for small businesses, with more than $640 million in targeted support outlined in our Small Business Statement.”
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson:
“Energy-saving performance upgrades like LED lighting, efficient refrigerators and heating help small businesses cut costs and reduce emissions.
“The Albanese Government is committed to helping small businesses ease cost pressures and make every watt count.
“It’s fantastic to see the result of energy efficiency policies and funding realised through examples like the Albion Park Bowling Club and Steves Joinery.”
In Round 2, the Albanese Government is delivering more than $41 million to help over 1,700 small businesses across Australia. This builds on $15.5 million granted to 674 businesses in the program’s first round.
For more information about the Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs program, visit: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/programs/energy-efficiency-grants-small-medium-sized-enterprises
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