Community organisations who want to join Queensland’s renewable industrial revolution are being urged to apply, and funding is available to help them buy and install less expensive, greener energy.
Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon has revealed that $3 million would be made available to community-based organisations to assist them in reducing their carbon footprint by installing solar panels, batteries, and other energy-efficient equipment.
“The Palaszczuk Government has announced the most ambitious action on climate change and renewables in our state’s history, and Queensland community groups are eager to do their bit too,” Minister Scanlon stated.
Minister Scanlon said over 700,000 homes and small businesses have installed rooftop solar as part of Queensland’s $62 billion energy and jobs strategy, and now the pillars of
Queensland’s communities may join the effort to reduce energy emissions by 90 per cent by 2035.
It comes after the Queensland Government recently granted funding to over 40 community organisations across the state, including the Cairns BMX Club, which Minister Scanlon visited today, to purchase renewable energy sources and energy-saving equipment.
The Cairns BMX Club was awarded $30,000 in order to purchase and install solar panels and a battery at their clubhouse.
“Our community groups do such great work with the services they provide, and through this funding they’ll be able to install renewable energy systems such as solar panels or small-scale wind generators, purchase energy efficient hot water systems or whitegoods, or replace lighting with energy-efficient alternatives,” Minister Scanlon said.
Funding will become available in the upcoming days, and information on how to apply will be posted on the Queensland Department of Environment and Science website.
