Grants of $10,000 to $25,000 are up for grabs for small and medium-sized businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment.
Energy efficiency is the single largest measure for avoiding future energy demand and getting to net-zero carbon emissions, but saving money long-term comes with an up-front cost.
Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister said on Thursday the grants would improve the bottom line of small businesses and lower emissions.