Switching to sustainable energy is a smart way to save money and make your business eco-friendlier. Learn about the options available to help you make informed choices and easily add sustainable energy solutions to your operations.
Business Energy Tips
Business Energy Tips is an interactive tool designed for small to medium businesses. It offers simple tips and detailed information on energy efficiency, electrification, and saving money based on your business type. You’ll also find tips for different upgrades, details on government rebates and grants, and links to more helpful resources.
This resource is a collaboration between Geelong Sustainability, the Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action and the South East Councils Climate Change Alliance.
Business Renewables Buying Group
The Business Renewables Buying Group helps businesses switch to 100% renewable electricity. With support from an expert facilitator, the group works together to increase buying power and reduce the time, cost, and effort of going renewable. This program is open to businesses in Victoria that use more than 500mWh of electricity each year.
Victorian Energy Upgrades
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program offers businesses discounts on energy-efficient products to help lower electricity costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Solar Victoria
Investing in solar can benefit most small businesses but choosing the right system can be tricky. Solar Victoria provides advice to help you assess your business's needs and find the best solar solution for your energy goals.
GreenPower
GreenPower is a government program that lets individuals and businesses support renewable energy by purchasing it through their electricity retailer. Your money helps fund renewable energy projects and creates jobs in the sector.
Sustainability Victoria
Explore Sustainability Victoria's offers resources like business case studies, tips on understanding energy bills, and strategies to reduce energy use based on your business type. These tools can help you make informed decisions, improve energy efficiency, and work toward a sustainable future.
If you need to make energy efficiency a priority in your business, consider getting an energy audit. An energy audit will show where your business can save energy and be more efficient.
Find an energy auditor for your business.
There are a range of finance options to help pay for energy-saving equipment without the upfront capital.
Business Victoria
Take advantage of the many resources available through Business Victoria. Access detailed guides on reducing energy costs, adopting environmentally friendly practices, and sustainability efforts specific to different industries. This includes topics like environmental audits, green building methods, sustainable product design, and eco-friendly approaches in fashion, graphic, and web design. These resources help businesses improve their sustainability efforts and contribute to a greener, more efficient future.
Victorian Energy Compare
Victorian Energy Compare, is an independent tool from the Victorian Government that helps you compare energy prices. To get the best results, have your latest energy bill or smart meter data ready. This will help you make informed choices and find the best energy plan for your needs.