Chifley Community Update - Ed. Husic

 

I wanted to send you a reminder that the Expressions of

 Interest (EOI) round for the ‘Powering Communities Program’

 will close tomorrow Thursday, 10 June 2021. 

The Powering Communities Program will provide $10.2 million

 in grants to help not-for-profit community organisations reduce

 energy use, improve energy productivity and reduce

 greenhouse gas emissions.

Up to $67,700 is available to fund up to 12 projects in every

 electorate, including right here in Chifley.

The minimum grant amount is $5,000.

The maximum grant amount is $12,000.

The program aims to save energy and reduce power bills through:

• Upgrading equipment to reduce energy consumption
• Undertaking energy management activities and assessments, such as energy systems assessments and feasibility studies
• Investing in energy monitoring and management systems
• Investing in on-site renewable energy and solar-connected batteries

Eligible projects include:

• Installing solar PV systems and solar-connected batteries
• Replacing some energy using equipment with new, more efficient equipment
• Energy audits and monitoring equipment

The full list of eligible activities are set out in the Program Guidelines.

How to apply:

Read the Program Guidelines, make sure that your organisation and activities are eligible, then complete  EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM before 5pm Thursday, 10 June 2021.

If your EOI is approved, you will be invited to complete a detailed formal application through an online portal which will be processed by the Department of Industry.

Regards,