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Join more than 1,500 Victorian small businesses that are now paying less for their energy bills in 2021 than they did in 2020 through upgrades to their air conditioning unit, hot water system, fridge or freezer. 

The Small Business Energy Saver Program provides significant discounts that in some cases may cover up to 100% of the full equipment and installation cost, which means there’s minimal out-of-pocket expense to your business. 

Access the following equipment upgrades at reduced rates

Hot water heat pumps are a cheaper and more efficient way to heat water than conventional gas or electric water heaters. Upgrade yours now through the Small Business Energy Saver Program. Features can include:

  • back up elements so you’ll never run out of hot water again
  • an ability to produce up to four times the hot water energy compared to traditional electric water heaters
  • operating temperatures of between -7C to +40C
  • easy installation meaning no roof space or panels required.

Small Business Energy Saver Program offer: Replace your old electric water heater with a hot water heat pump at no cost.

Refrigeration is a large part of energy consumption for small businesses like cafes, restaurants and takeaway food businesses. If your refrigerator has loose seals, grime, dirt, condenser coil degradation, coolant leaks or debris in the fan systems, it will be less efficient and cost you more money to run. 

As well as saving you money, other benefits include:

  • a multi-flow system that directs chilled air to shelves quickly so your food lasts longer
  • LED interior light and frost-free system, so you’ll never have to defrost the freezer again
  • humidity control sliders that can be easily adjusted so your fruit and vegetables stay fresh
  • energy-efficient inverter system that saves energy by monitoring internal temperature changes of the refrigerator
  • LED display with touch control and bright interior light.

Small Business Energy Saver Program offer: upgrade to a more energy-efficient refrigerator for approximately $400 instead of paying $800.

Reverse cycle air conditioning units are the most energy-efficient way to heat or cool a space. They provide cool air in summer and warm air in winter while recycling air many times over in an hour. With built-in air filters, reverse cycle air conditioners purify the air while keeping it fresh.

Other benefits:

  • they produce only one third the greenhouse gas emissions compared to standard electric heaters
  • for one kW of electricity used, there will be three or more kW of heating or cooling generated
  • keeps your business warm in winter and cool in summer
  • flexible and adaptable to the temperature and condition of the room
  • built-in air purifying filters that trap fine airborne particles – some can even breakdown odours and absorb and deactivate viruses and bacteria
  • quieter than conventional heating and cooling systems. 

Small Business Energy Saver Program offer: upgrade your air conditioning unit to a more efficient reverse cycle air conditioner for approximately $700 instead of paying $2,800.

Speak with Sustainability Victoria's local program experts before June 2022 to start saving.