Key funding information

• Wood energy - Using wood as a renewable energy source
• Supporting the use of wood residue
• Funding available for business grants
• Funding available for feasibility studies

Wood energy

Wood fuel is one of the oldest sources of energy known to man – and has been used to provide heat
and light for thousands of years.

In the 21st century, energy from wood has become a compelling answer to the global search for
environmentally-sustainable sources of energy. New choices of renewable energy are becoming
increasingly attractive to both private businesses and public organisations. Many are seeking
alternative sources in response to the rising cost of fossil fuels, and the recognized need to address
climate change issues....read more

Supporting the use of wood residue

The Wood Energy Grant Scheme offers help, by way of funding and information, to those interested in using wood residue as an energy source.

There are three key ways that EECA supports this initiative:

1. Providing financial assistance to businesses for demonstration projects
2. Providing financial assistance to businesses for feasibility studies that review the use of wood residue as a fuel
3. Provision of relevant information to sawmills, forestry owners and the general public on the use of wood residues via the Bioenergy Knowledge Centre
   

Funding available for business grants

Business grants for capital/demonstration projects may be up to 40% of the capital cost of the project, with a minimum of $10,000 and maximum of $200,000.

Funding is available for projects involving technologies that:

• Have the potential for widespread industry adoption
• Have an acceptable payback period or ROI.
  

Applicants must be willing to have their project monitored by a third party and allow the results to be published to help promote energy efficiency.

Visit the EECA website to download an application form or contact EECA on (09) 374 3803.

Funding available for feasibility studies

Grants for feasibility studies are available up to a maximum of 75% of the feasibility study costs and the applicant must be willing to have the results of the studies publicised as a case study.

Funding is available for feasibility studies involving technologies that:

• Have the potential for widespread industry adoption
• Are capable of saving energy or have potential for increased use of renewable energy

Visit the EECA website to download an application form or contact EECA on (09) 374 3803.

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