Australia is a global leader in clean energy investment, with billions in government funding available for businesses adopting renewable energy, reducing emissions, and building sustainable operations. Programs span solar, battery storage, hydrogen, energy efficiency and grid modernisation — at both state and federal levels.
In Tasmania, tasmania offers a concentrated grant ecosystem with programs administered across stategrowth tasmania, arts tasmania, screen tasmania, events tasmania and the business growth fund.
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6 totalA Tasmanian Government scheme that supports electricity customers with annual consumption over 150MWh to invest in energy efficiency and electrification opportunities. The scheme provides loan interest subsidies to eligible applicants through once-off grant payments, with applicants taking out commercial loans with lenders of their choice to undertake approved energy efficiency investments.
The PowerSmart for Small Business program helps small businesses enhance energy efficiency by offering grants towards professional energy audits. These audits empower businesses to identify when and where energy is consumed most, enabling them to make informed decisions about energy purchasing, reducing overall consumption and lowering operating costs.
The Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund provides up to $1.5 billion in grant funding focusing on renewable energy and low emission technologies critical to Australia's renewable energy transition. Grant funding is available across three priorities: Green Metals ($750 million), Renewable Energy Technology Manufacturing ($200 million initial tranche), and Low Carbon Liquid Fuels ($250 million).
A $400 million funding program supporting industrial decarbonisation solutions including electrification, energy efficiency, low emissions processing, and fuel switching. The program also considers enabling technologies such as energy storage, demand management, and critical infrastructure supporting onsite decarbonisation.
This program provides primary producers with rebates of up to $10,000 for advice sought about the costs and benefits of accessing carbon credits, auditing requirements, and on-ground actions that are eligible for carbon credits. It helps primary producers navigate the complex carbon farming market and carbon credit opportunities.
CEFC is Australia's government-owned green bank offering discounted finance for clean energy upgrades through partnerships with lenders. Eligible Tasmanian businesses can access affordable financing for energy-saving assets and technologies including solar, batteries, electric vehicles, energy-efficient equipment, farm machinery, and insulation. The program helps businesses reduce energy costs, emissions, and climate risk.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.