Alba Cheese in Tullamarine has recently been awarded a $50,000 grant to help reduce its energy usage under the $6.1 million Victorian Government’s Boosting Business Productivity Program.

The program, delivered by Sustainability Victoria, supports businesses with three different efficiency grants, a sustainable finance service, training events, and information resources.

Since the program was launched by the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio, grants have been awarded to more than 60 businesses across Victoria to co-fund energy efficiency assessments.

Member for Sunbury Josh Bull said Alba Cheese has identified potential savings of up to $100,000 a year through an energy assessment of its business.

Alba Cheese is now working with an experienced energy consultant to further identify potential energy efficiency improvements, review pricing tariffs, and suitable renewable energy options.

The Energy Assessment Grants are open to businesses spending more than $20,000 a year on energy.

For more information on the program, please contact Sustainability Victoria’s Sustainable Business advisors on 1300 363 744 or email grants.enquiries@sustainability.vic.gov.au.

Quotes attributable to Josh Bull State Member for Sunbury:

 “Energy assessments are a great opportunity for a business to improve their productivity while also reducing operating costs.”

“This will make a real difference by helping local business to save on energy bills and reduce waste.”