The Federal Government has released estimates that show that new grants from the Clean Technology Investment Programs, worth a combined $30 million to 89 manufacturers, will see significant benefits.

 

Minister for Industry and Innovation, Greg Combet, said the latest grants from the $1 billion programs will generate $89 million of total investment in energy efficiency projects as businesses supplement the grants with their own funds.

 

Projects include:

  • a $3,256,333 grant to Queensland's Boral Bricks, Darra, for a $9.8 million project expected to cut carbon emissions intensity by 56 per cent and result in savings of $550,000 in energy costs per year, by replacing 110 kiln cars and upgrading existing kiln and dryers;
  • a $2,152,786 grant to South Australia's Downer Edi Works, Wingfield, for a $6.5 million project expected to cut carbon emissions intensity by 25 per cent and result in savings of over $500,000 in energy costs per year, by replacing two 40-year-old asphalt plants with a new more efficient plants;
  • a $1,053,500 grant to Victoria's Wodonga Rendering for a $4.1 million project expected to cut carbon emissions intensity by 41 per cent and result in energy cost savings of $761,000 per year, by installing a tri-gen plant which produces hot water and steam for use more efficiently;
  • a $1,004,253 grant to NSW Sugar Milling Co-Operative Limited, Harwood, for a $3 million project expected to cut carbon emissions intensity of the Sugar Mill boiler by 53 per cent and result in savings of $660,000 in energy costs per year, by installing equipment to improve boiler thermal efficiency and reduce energy use;
  • a $616,432 grant to Victoria's Nissan Casting, Dandenong, for a $1.9 million project expected to cut carbon emissions intensity by 41 per cent and result in savings of $252,000 in energy costs per year, by replacing four existing furnaces with one high efficiency furnace;
  • a $43,093 grant to Western Australia's Borrello Cheese, Oakford, for a $86,000 project expected to cut carbon emissions intensity by 28 per cent and result in savings of over $17,000 in energy costs per year, by installing a solar power system to reduce electricity consumption from the grid.

 

"Over coming years the Clean Technology Investment Programs are expected to support around 3,000 projects and help many manufacturers across Australia use energy more efficiently," Mr Combet said.

 

A full list of the 89 grants is available at: http://ausindustry.gov.au/programs/CleanTechnology/CleanTechnologyInvestment/Pages/CTIP-GrantRecipients.aspx