Low Carbon Communities

On 9 February 2012, the Australian Government released the program guidelines for the Community Energy Efficiency Program and the Low Income Energy Efficiency Program.

Read the media release.

The Australian Government is supporting community and household action on climate change. Support will be provided to local councils, community organisations and low income households through the following funding streams:

  • The $200 million Community Energy Efficiency Program will support energy efficiency upgrades to council and community-use buildings, facilities and lighting.
  • The $100 million Low Income Energy Efficiency Program will support consortia of community organisations, local councils and energy service companies to trial energy efficiency approaches in low income households.
  • The $30 million Home Energy Saver Scheme will assist low income households find more sustainable ways to manage their energy consumption.
  • The Charities Maritime and Aviation Support Program will offer a rebate for the carbon price impact on essential maritime and aviation fuels used by organisations such as air and sea rescue services.

The Community Energy Efficiency Program, the Low Income Energy Efficiency Program and the Charities Maritime and Aviation Support Program will be administered by the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE).

The Home Energy Saver Scheme will be administered by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA). More information about the program can be found at FaHCSIA.