Indi’s Powering Communities Program 2021 - Expressions of Interest open
 
Are you a community group looking to reduce energy use, save money and lower emissions?
 
The Powering Communities Program in Indi provides $67,700 to fund up to 12 small projects that will assist community groups to improve energy efficiency practices, lower energy use, save money and reduce emissions.
 
Not-for-profit, community organisations are invited to submit an expression of interest to Helen Haines' office for projects of between $5000 - $12000 to:

• Upgrade equipment to reduce energy consumption
• Undertake energy management activities and assessments, such as energy systems assessment and feasibility studies
• Invest in energy monitoring and management systems
• Invest in on-site renewable energy and solar-connected batteries.

 
Eligible purchases include solar PV, batteries, air conditioning, hot water heaters, LED lighting, cooktops and refrigerators and energy audits. A full list can be found in the Guidelines here: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/powering-communities-program.
 
Community organisations must meet specific eligibility requirements and provide documentation to support their final application if their EOI is successful. Carefully read the grant guidelines before applying.
 
The guidelines require that community groups use Clean Energy Council accredited retailers and installers and choose Clean Energy Council approved products.

A list of accredited installers and products is available here:
Installers - https://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/consumers/buying-solar/find-an-installer
Products/Retailers - https://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/consumers/buying-solar/find-an-approved-solar-retailer
  
To submit an expression of interest please complete this online form. Expressions of interest must be submitted online by 5.00pm Friday 2 July 2021.  Once received, expressions of interest will be assessed by my grants consultative committee in mid-July 2021. Successful applicants will then be invited to make a full application for funding. 
 
For further information, please call Helen Haines' office - Wangaratta: 03 5721 7077 or Wodonga: 02 6024 6284.

Helen Haines MP
Independent Federal Member for Indi
 
117 Murphy Street Wangaratta VIC 3677
T 03 5721 7077
79 High Street Wodonga VIC 3690
T 02 6024 6284
E [email protected]