$1 billion of Federal funding for energy efficient manufacturing
Thu, 16 February 2012
The Federal Government has announced $1 billion in funding for manufacturers to improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution.
The Clean Technology Investment Programs will provide grants to help manufacturers buy new plants and equipment to cut energy costs and/or reduces carbon pollution.
The $800 million Clean Technology Investment Program and the $200 million Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program are a part of the Government’s Clean Energy Future package of bills.
The Federal Government also announced changes to the co-contribution requirements to make the grant programs more attractive for small and medium-sized firms.
For more details, visit the website of the Department of Industry, Innovation Science, Research and Tertiary Education.
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