ROUND 1 of the Federal Government’s $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund is now open, designed to help deliver energy upgrades and bill savings for Paterson community facilities like public swimming pools, libraries, sporting clubs and community centres.

Port Stephens Council can now apply under Round 1 of 2 for co-funding.

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In total, the whole Fund could help unlock more than $200 million in high-impact upgrades. These grants will help community facilities lower energy use and put downward pressure on bills.

One-off grants of between $25,000 and $2.5 million will be available to councils across Australia, enabling them to invest in energy-saving measures, such as replacing swimming pool heating systems with electric heat pumps, battery storage at sporting fields, and installing electric vehicle chargers for council fleets.

Meryl Swanson MP, Member for Paterson said, “Community facilities are important for so many, and the provision of funding to help deliver energy upgrades will ensure savings for everyone across the Paterson electorate.

“It is great news that councils in our area such as Cessnock, Maitland, Newcastle and Port Stephens will be able to apply for funding to help switch to more energy efficient and cleaner renewable sources to save energy and money in the long run.

“These co-funding arrangements will benefit not only our local government areas and our community, they will also reduce our emissions.”

Round 1 applications are open until 30 April 2024.

Grant guidelines and applications are available here: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/community-energy-upgrades-fund-round-1

Grants will be awarded on merit after close of application.