Work
Summary
Commercial enterprise is the third highest emissions producing sector at 26.2% or 68,679 tonnes of Co2-e and industry is much smaller, accounting for only 4.4% (11,540 tCo2-e). In the commercial sector the bulk of these emissions come from diesel transport (26,914tCo2-e), electricity (21,439tCo2-e) and petrol transport (12,833tCo2-e). Similarly, industry’s greatest emission source is diesel (5,922tCo2-e), then petrol transport (2,838tCo2-e) followed by electricity (1,982tCo2-e).
Programs
If you own, operate or work for a business in the Hepburn Shire, there may be targeted actions you can take to cut these emissions while saving on energy and fuel costs.
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EV Bulk buy
Cut your transport emissions and costs with an affordable EV.
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Hepburn Solar Bulk Buy
Businesses and facilities can install solar and batteries with the Hepburn Solar Bulk-Buy, offering quality systems at an affordable price.
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Business Environmental Upgrade Finance
Environmental Upgrade Finance (EUF) is a new and growing form of finance designed to make existing buildings better. Learn more about the Hepburn Shire program here.
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Energy Assessments and Energy Savvy Upgrades
Although primarily for homes – our energy assessment program may be able to assist you directly or put you in contact with a provider who can. This assessment could help your workplace lower its running costs.
Resources
Small Business Energy Saver: this program is helping small businesses reduce running costs and greenhouse gas emissions, helping businesses upgrade equipment.
Sustainability Victoria – Reduce Energy use in your business: Sustainability Victoria has a lot of resources for businesses to implement energy efficiency.
