The Federal Government has announced $20 million in grants to improve the energy efficiency at small and medium businesses and community groups.

 

Forming part of the Federal Government’s Clean Energy Future package, round two of the Energy Efficiency Information Grants program will aim to assist businesses save money on operating costs will minimising their greenhouse gas emissions.

 

Federal Minister for Cliamte Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, said the response to Round One of the EEIG program had been overwhelmingly successful.

 

"Small and medium businesses and community groups are under a lot of time pressure. As a result, they often don't have the time, resources or information to find out how to save money by improving energy efficiency."

 

Applications were assessed by an independent committee on value for money, project effectiveness and delivery, particularly focusing on the strength of relationship between the grant recipient and their network.

 

Round two of the EEIG program will open in October.