The Minns Labor Government is helping businesses address energy use, reduce their energy bills and drive ongoing improvements in energy productivity.
The first round of the Metering Plan Implementation Grant has awarded more than $120,000 in funding to support two businesses in the Macquarie Fields electorate.
This funding enables businesses to install the technology they need to get a clearer picture of their energy use, unlocking potential energy cost reductions of 5% to 15%.
Metering and monitoring systems provide detailed insights into energy use, allowing businesses to optimise equipment performance, pinpoint inefficiencies and improve overall energy management.
By leveraging this data, businesses can significantly reduce energy consumption leading to substantial savings on energy bills.
The round attracted strong interest from businesses statewide, with grant recipients representing a broad range of sectors, including food production, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, private healthcare, education and sports facilitates.
The following businesses in the Macquarie Fields electorate have been awarded funding through the Metering Plan Implementation Grant:
- Australian Pet Brands Pty Ltd: $96,444 – Ingleburn
- Falcones Pty Ltd: $24,343 – Minto
In total, $1.5 million is being invested in 26 projects across NSW.
The Metering Plan Implementation Grant is part of the NSW Government’s $22 million Business Decarbonisation Program, which supports businesses in adopting practical, cost-effective solutions to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions.
For more information about both initiatives, visit https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/business-and-industry/programs-grants-and-schemes/supporting-your-business-decarbonise.
Quote attributable to Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Penny Sharpe:
“By empowering businesses to understand and manage their energy consumption, we are not only helping them reduce costs but also contributing to our broader goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
“These grants represent a significant investment in the future of NSW businesses and our commitment to a sustainable energy future.”
Quote attributable to Member for Macquarie Fields, Anoulack Chanthivong MP:
“This funding will help businesses in Macquarie Fields address their power use to reduce their bills.
“The recipients will be supported to adopt practical, low-cost solutions that will not just lower bills, but also accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions.”
Further information:
The full list of businesses being supported to reduce their energy use is available online and below:
- ASICS Oceania Pty Ltd
- Australian Pet Brands Pty Ltd
- Baiada Pty Ltd
- Bega Dairy and Drinks Pty Ltd
- Bluefit Pty Ltd
- Bluescope Steel - Springhill Works
- Bluescope Steel (AIS) Pty. Ltd.
- Australian Unity Funds Management Ltd
- Casella Wines Pty Ltd
- CPE Central Park Pty Ltd
- Ekror Pty Ltd
- Falcones Pty Ltd
- Fitness and Lifestyle Group Bidco Pty Ltd
- Healthcare Supply Partners Pty Ltd
- Inghams Group Limited
- JBS Australia - Riverina
- Mesh & Bar Pty Ltd
- Mirvac Retail Sub SPV Pty Limited
- Mulpha Hotel Operations Pty Limited
- Mulpha Norwest Marketown
- Norco Co-operative Limited
- Riverina Dairy
- Southern Cross University
- Sydney Manly Pacific M Gallery
- Tomato Exchange Pty Ltd
- Vinidex Pty Limited
