Wood energy grants
We are supporting the development of the wood energy market by providing funding so that businesses can adopt this renewable and cost-effective energy source.
Examples
Examples of projects recently funded include:
- Installation of wood-fired boilers
- Conversion of existing boilers to wood fuels
- Wood chippers and hoggers
- Pelletisers and a briquette-press.
Funding
If your business wants to sell or burn wood as an energy source, we can provide funding through the following grants:
- Business grants - up to 40% of the total project cost, to a maximum of $200,000. The next funding round for business grants closes on the 23rd October 2009.
- Feasibility study grants - up to a maximum 75% of the study costs (capped at $50,000). These assist businesses to clearly define the project, costs and benefits.
How to apply
There are several competitive wood energy grant funding rounds each year. Each funding round will be notified on this website and on the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS).
Read the eligibility details or apply for a grant.
More information
- Find out more about wood energy.
- Wood Energy - using wood as a renewable energy source (PDF 383kb)
