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"Victoria’s minister for energy and resources Lily D’Ambrosio announced
Wednesday a $1.5 million investment to help businesses cut their energy bills
by transitioning from gas intensive appliances to efficient electric
alternatives.
Designed to help businesses cut their energy bills, future proof their
operations, and reduce their emissions, the Allan Labor government announced
the Large Energy User Electrification Support Program which will provide
financial aid to help wean businesses off gas.
The Large Energy User Electrification Support Program will provide up to
$60,000 per site – or $66,000 for regional sites – that use between 10-100
terajoules of gas per year to undertake a feasibility study to identify ways to
cut gas usage by replacing old gas-powered equipment with efficient electric
alternatives.
The results of the feasibility studies will help businesses to identify energy
efficiency upgrades available through the Victorian Energy Upgrade (VEU)
scheme, which includes discounts on hot water systems, furnaces, ovens, dryers,
and similar appliances.
Already the largest energy efficiency upgrade program in Australia, the
Victorian Budget for 2024/25 has invested a further $5.9 million to continue
helping Victorians electrify their homes and businesses.
The VEU program has helped over 170,000 businesses and 2.4 million households
upgrade their appliances and equipment since it commenced in 2009 and helping
to reduce Victoria’s emissions by more than 84 million tonnes."
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