Applications Open for $90M Federal Green Building Fund
The Federal Government has launched the $90 million Green Building Fund.
3rd Nov 2008
The program aims to reduce the green house gas emissions from the day-to-day running of commercial office buildings. It will provide grants to owners of existing commercial office buildings for retro-fitting and retro-commissioning projects. that reduce energy consumption and emissions
The Program offers dollar-for-dollar support, with grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.Eligible projects can include upgrades to office lighting and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Improved glazing and shading, or investment in monitoring equipment and control systems to improve the building's energy efficiency may also be covered.
The Government is especially keen to encourage projects that involve small, lower grade buildings, where there is real scope for improvement. The program has been designed to support this.
Grants are also available to develop the knowledge, skills or capability of those involved in operating commercial office buildings, to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Grants of up to $200,000 will be available to relevant industry organisations, on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
The program will provide grants through two streams of activity.
Stream A targets owners of existing commercial office buildings. It supports retro-fitting and retro-commissioning of these buildings, to reduce base building energy consumption. Grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 are available, for up to 50% of project costs.
Stream B targets relevant industry associations. It will provide a limited number of grants to develop the knowledge, skills or capability of those involved in the operation of commercial office buildings, to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Grants of up to $200,000 are available, for up to 50% of project costs.
Round 1 for both streams of the program closes at 5pm local time on 15 January 2009. The closing dates for later rounds will be published shortly.
Information seminars on the Green Building Fund will hosted in most capital cities in November. To attend one of these free seminars, please register your interest online or contact the AusIndustry Hotline.
For further information on the Green Building Fund program visit AusIndustry’s website, call the AusIndustry hotline 13 28 46 or email the hotline at hotline@ausindustry.gov.au.