Back to Upcoming EventsNISBN will be presenting as part of a panel forum addressing energy efficiency at Ag-quip 2011 in conjunction with Essential Energy. Lauren Zell, NISBN Sustainability Advantage Project Officer will be on hand to answer all your energy efficiency questions.
The forum will take place at the Essential Energy stand as part of Aq-quip 2011 in Gunnedah. A package of information will also be available at Ag-quip on the Australian Government's new Clean Energy Future plan
Learn about the $1.2 billion Clean Technology Program which will provide support for manufacturers through the following three components:
Clean Technology Investment Program
The $800 million Clean Technology Investment Program will provide grants to manufacturers to support investments in energy‑efficient capital equipment and low‑pollution technologies, processes and products. These grants will provide practical assistance and support the incentives created by the carbon price to improve energy efficiency or use energy from cleaner sources.
Clean Technology - Food and Foundries Investment Program
Special assistance will be provided to the food processing, metal forging and foundry industries. These industries are trade‑exposed and have somewhat higher exposure to energy costs than general manufacturing businesses. Through the Food and Foundries Investment Program, the Government will provide grants worth up to $150 million over six years to the food processing industry and up to $50 million over six years to the metal forging and foundry industries. The grants will assist the industries to invest in energy‑efficient equipment and low‑pollution technologies, processes and products.
Clean Technology Innovation Program
The Government will provide an additional $200 million over five years for grants to support business investment in research and development (R&D) in the areas of renewable energy, low‑pollution technology and energy efficiency. This funding will be in addition to the broader R&D Tax Concession and will help Australian businesses creatively work towards a clean energy future.
