Community Energy Efficiency Program

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The Community Energy Efficiency Program Application Round closed on Friday 23 March 2012.

Applications will be assessed in March – April 2012, and it is anticipated that all applicants will be informed of the assessment outcome in May 2012.

The Community Energy Efficiency Program is a merit-based grant program established by the Commonwealth Government to provide matched funding to local councils and non-profit community organisations to undertake energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits to council and community-use buildings, facilities and lighting.

The program is part of the government's plan for a Clean Energy Future.

Program objectives

The objectives of the Community Energy Efficiency Program are to:

  • support a range of local councils and community organisations to improve the energy efficiency of different types of non residential council and community use buildings, facilities and lighting
  • demonstrate and encourage the adoption of improved energy management practices within councils, organisations and the broader community.

Stakeholder updates and contact

Those interested in the program should contact the department to register for stakeholder email updates: