Deadline: 30-Mar-23
The Wellington Shire Council is seeking applications for the Energy Audit Rebate.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to achieving positive environmental outcomes through sustainable practices, which achieves value for money while minimising impact to the environment. Many of their community facilities may have an impact on their environment. By planning ahead, they can minimise their impact by adopting sustainable practices.
Funding Information
- The rebate of up to $500 is available to Wellington based community groups who engage an auditor and receive a report for their facility.
- The rebate is available to Community facilities with yearly energy bills (can include both gas and electric) over $1000 can apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- After reading the rebate guidelines, please contact the Grants Officer 1300 366 244 if you have any questions. This will ensure you are eligible to apply, and your application meets the guidelines.
- Grants are available to not-for-profit community groups operating in the Wellington Shire.
- Schools are not eligible to be an applicant.
- Applicants must be incorporated bodies or have an established legal entity (ABN). If your organisation is not incorporated or does not have an ABN, you will be required to provide the details of an auspice organisation. The auspice organisation will receive the grant funding on your behalf and will ultimately be responsible for the Acquittal Report.
- If your organisation is incorporated but does not have an ABN, a ‘Statement by a Supplier – Reason for Not Quoting an ABN’ form must be included with your funding agreement. This form is available from the Australian Tax Office website
- Applicants who have previously been successful in receiving funding MUST have completed all Acquittal Reports and complied with Council requirements prior to being considered for the Energy Audit Rebate round.
- Multiple applications for the same facility will not be accepted.
- Applications must be completed in full and have sufficient evidence to make a reasonable assessment of the application. Council reserves the right to further investigate aspects of the application. Applications and Acquittal Reports must be on the correct form.
- Where possible, the goods and services used in the funded activity (suppliers and contractors) be sourced from within the Wellington Shire.
- A quote or evidence of the item cost must be included in application.
- Funding must not be regarded as a recurrent commitment from Council. There is no guarantee a recurring activity will be funded in the future. Funding is limited.
- The applicant is responsible for all ongoing maintenance and running costs of any equipment purchases resulting from a successful application.
- Applicants will receive a Pre-approval notification and applicants will be required to present the Energy Audit report and auditors receipt to receive rebate. You may also be asked to comply with additional conditions.
- All approved energy reports and receipt of payment must be submitted by 1 June 2023 to receive rebate.
- You will be notified via online grant program of the outcome of your application 10 business days after the submission date. You are welcome to contact the Grants officer for further feedback. Rebate payments (report and receipt is submitted) can take 6 to 8 working weeks to arrive in your bank.
- You are required to acknowledge Wellington Shire Council’s support of your activity, where possible.
- Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Human Rights principles as outlined in the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) and has referred to Council’s Human Rights Policy to develop the WSC CAG & QRG program Guidelines and Assessment Criteria.
For more information, visit Energy Audit Rebate.