Ludwig, Sen Joe

Senator Ludwig: The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question: (1) Details of the Round One Energy Efficiency Information Grants (EEIG) Program projects are provided at Attachment A. (2) The EEIG Program is a competitive, merit-based grants program. Eligible applications were assessed by an independent expert committee against the merit criteria published in the Program Guidelines. The Program Guidelines contained a number of merit criteria designed to ensure applicants possessed the appropriate expertise. For example, applicants were advised to demonstrate in their proposals the frequency, depth and nature of past interactions with the target audience; an understanding of previously successful delivery methods; and whether they have access to appropriate technical energy efficiency expertise in the project design and product development. (3) The list of Round One EEIG Program recipients at Attachment A indicates whether they are industry associations or non-profit organisations. The EEIG Program is a competitive, merit-based grants program. Eligible applications were assessed by an independent expert committee against the merit criteria of project effectiveness, project design and management, and value for money. (4) No. (5) The target audience of each EEIG Round One project is outlined in the table provided at Attachment A. (6) EEIG recipients are required by their funding agreements to develop and implement project evaluation plans. The evaluation plans are to include pre- and post-project surveys to capture the degree to which project activities have impacted upon the target audience. (7) EEIG recipients are required by their funding agreements to develop and implement project evaluation plans. The evaluation plans are to include pre- and post-project surveys to capture the degree to which project activities have impacted upon the target audience. EEIG recipients are also required by their funding agreements to provide the Department with a draft of the energy efficiency information that they are intending to disseminate to their target audience. This will provide opportunity for the Department to review and provide comment on the likely effectiveness of the information. (8) The EEIG Round One Application Form required applicants to outline their understanding of the need for their proposed project by their target audience (of small and medium enterprises or community organisations) and the extent of their existing relationship with the target audience. (9) The Department is preparing for the opening of Round Two of the EEIG Program in October 2012. (10) The EEIG Program Guidelines and Application Form for Round Two may differ from those provided in Round One. Any changes made are likely to be based on the lessons learned from Round One. The EEIG Program Guidelines and Application Form for Round Two will be released prior to the call for applications. (11) The EEIG Program Guidelines and Application Form for Round Two may differ from those provided in Round One. Any changes made are likely to be based on the lessons learned from Round One, including lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful applicants. (12) No. (13) Under the EEIG Round One Program Guidelines, state and territory government agencies were allowed to apply for funding in certain circumstances. This was limited to where it was necessary for state or territory government agencies to provide governance or administrative support to other partners to an application. ATTACHMENT A Energy Efficiency Information Grant (EEIG) Program - Round One Projects Recipient Name Type of Organisation Project Title Description of Project Target Audience Australian Conservation Foundation Non-profit organisation Spark! Energy for Change Spark! aims to embed energy efficiency literacy in 520 community centres - such as child care, health and recreation centres - with a flow on to the 2.5 million Australians who use them. Spark! will do this by engaging intensively with the leaders of 16 centres in remote and regional areas identified most at risk from rising energy costs, providing a scalable program that can spark change in these centres and flow through into their broader networks and the wider community. ACF is a leader in energy efficiency information delivery. The YMCA brings its huge network of community centres. The project will combine proven face-to-face training with the latest in real-time socially networked energy efficiency information. Beyond just presenting information, Spark! will enable peer learning and social support, so information can be acted on. SMEs and community organisations / community facilities, i.e. senior staff and boards of small regional and remote YMCAs Australian Foundry Institute - South Australia Industry association National Foundry Industry Energy Efficiency Information & Support Program targeted to SME foundry & casting businesses The Australian Foundry Institute (AFI) and its partners CAST, Australian Die Casting Association (ADCA) and 2XE propose to develop and roll-out a national Foundry Industry Energy Efficiency (FIEE) information and support program, targeted towards the decision-makers of Australia ' s foundry and die casting industries. The FIEE program aims to: 1) help decision-makers of foundry businesses to be more informed about the opportunities for energy efficiency in their business; 2) provide foundry businesses with the necessary do-it-yourself tools and guidance to identify energy efficiency opportunities for their businesses; 3) provide foundry businesses with the appropriate support necessary to take them from being ' informed ' to being able to have what they need to make the necessary decisions to invest in energy efficiency improvements. The FIEE program will provide a ' do-it-yourself ' energy efficiency toolkit and online portal for SMEs, peer-group workshops and a one-on-one energy efficiency support program for 100 companies. SMEs (manufacturing industry), i.e. foundry, die casting and affiliated businesses across Australia Australian Hotels Association Industry association Hotel Energy Efficiency Information Program A cohesive national energy efficiency information program directly targeted at AHA ' s SME members. This program will help AHA ' s SME members understand where and how energy is used, and to understand and communicate the opportunities for reduction and resource efficiencies. The AHA will form two Advisory Groups (one for Pubs and one for Accommodation) to help guide the development of information products. These groups will be made up of organisations from across the supply chain to provide insight, expertise and knowledge. The following information products will be the delivery methods: development of a supply chain map of energy use; a series of up-to-date factsheets including information (for the two streams of Pubs and Accommodation) on: energy efficiency in business planning / infrastructure and equipment choices (e.g. cool rooms) / interpreting utility bills and tariffs / lighting / behaviour and staff awareness and negotiation barriers; a series of 34 before- and after-programs energy audits; and case studies of leading Australian practices and exploring international examples. SMEs (accommodation and Tourism), i.e. pubs and independent accommodation providers nationally Australian Tourism Export Council Ltd Non-profit organisation Tourism ' s Bright Future Developing an EEIG training program for tourism sector SMEs specifically tailored to the needs of the tourism industry to develop key sustainability skills. The program will build the capacity of, and empower businesses so that they can employ informed decision making to successfully achieve optimal energy efficiency and reduce their energy costs. The Tourism ' s Bright Future program will: 1) provide a ' low commitment ' and ' time efficient ' entry point to energy efficiency, 2) establish awareness amongst tourism sector SMEs of opportunities to reduce energy costs, 3) provide quality information from a trusted source; and 4) empower tourism sector SMEs to make informed decisions about energy efficiency. SMEs (accommodation and tourism), i.e. tourism sector SMEs across Australia Brisbane GreenHeart CitySmart Pty Ltd Non-profit organisation Green Business Leaders Energy Saver Project This project targets 300 SMEs in Brisbane and offers convenient interaction channels for time poor businesses including on-line, workshops and advisory services (phone or site visit). To ensure information leads to action, key decision makers will be targeted with continuous engagement. Recognition and rewards programs, together with staff engagement programs, will be offered and community based social marketing techniques used. A working group of ENERGEX, CitySmart, USQ and Low Carbon Australia will be responsible for tailoring the information products. SMEs (multiple sectors), i.e. SMEs based in greater Brisbane that are located in the Business South Bank precinct or provide goods and services to Rio Tinto as a supplier Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation Non-profit organisation Clean and Clever: Energy - Enabling small business and communities to make informed choices about energy efficiency This project will build on an 18mth research and development pilot, to address identified shortfalls in understanding, awareness, attitudes, behaviours and engagement in energy efficiency. The project will: 1) extend research and development to the entire Burnett Mary Catchment; from the west (original pilot location) to eastern sub-regions; examining new industry and community sectors; 2) create and disseminate 12 information products customised (in delivery and content) for target markets and rural/regional conditions. The project aims to improve awareness, knowledge and ability to implement positive improvements and innovations in energy efficiency through proven processes and resources, including: 1) sector specific forums/demonstrations/workshops; 2) generic and customised information products; 3) client-customised assessment, measurement, monitoring, recommendation and referral services; 4) recruitment of sector champions for peer modelling and mentoring in best practice; 5) accreditation system for sector benchmarking; 6) intra-sector networking and cluster development to facilitate collaboration in planning, cost-benefit analysis, data exchange and future action. SMEs and community organisations (multiple sectors), i.e. SMEs, non-profits, regional councils, landholder/ primary production/ industry groups, training, education and employment institutions throughout the Burnett Mary Catchment Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance Inc. Association Victoria Non-profit organisation Your Business Your Future- showing small business the light on energy efficiency The recipient will engage the SME operators in a conversation highlighting the changes to the structure and costs of energy system, the need for a future energy vision, and the rising costs of delivering energy to their businesses. The message will be the good business sense that implementing energy efficiency measures makes for all SMEs. The recipient will engage at least 500 small and medium businesses through its key stakeholder networks and identify businesses as examples for a wider network of local businesses. A double tiered approach will be taken to engage businesses: firstly using key stakeholder organisations and local business networks to identify 20 leading edge enterprises across a range of sectors, with the intention of recruiting them to become examples; and secondly, a regional road show across the CVGA region (potentially accessing at least 500 SMEs). The recipient will engage with a range of business sectors within these local communities. A portable demonstration package will be developed to showcase energy saving options linked to cost benefit data. SMEs (multiple sectors), i.e. Central Victorian professional services sector, rural services, commercial office sector and retailers Community Children ' s Centres SA Non-profit organisation Energy Efficiency Information Program for Community Children ' s Centres in South Australia The project is designed to inform Community Children ' s Centres in South Australia on the benefits to the environment and to business profitability of adopting energy efficiency initiatives. Centre Directors from every Community Children ' s Centre in South Australia will be contacted and given the opportunity for their centre to participate in an Energy Efficiency Information Program (EEIP) for a fee of $200 for up to three staff to attend. An EEIP will be developed for Community Children ' s Centres in South Australia by Sustainable Directions Pty Ltd. The EEIP will be largely based on the highly successful 6P Green Program that has been developed by Sustainable Directions and undertaken by SMEs over the past 18 months. The main components of the EEIP for Community Children ' s Centres in South Australia will be: interactive workshops, energy assessments, carbon management system, the provision of a template suite of environmental policies/procedures and action plans, specifically developed for the Child Care sector, ongoing support for a period of 12 months, regular newsletters, follow up and review. Community organisations (children ' s services), i.e. Centre Directors of SME Community Children ' s Centres in South Australia Conservation Council of South Australia Inc Non-profit organisation Green Hubs Energy Efficiency Program: Providing Energy Efficiency to Community Organisations in SA The Green Hubs Energy Efficiency Program will be an evolution from the recipient ' s existing Green Hubs Program. The program will develop energy efficiency presentations and support material, recruit volunteer presenters from community organisations and then train them to deliver to their organisation on energy efficiency. Organisations will be also encouraged to become an ' energy efficiency ' Green Hub. The recipient will provide these with services such as a free energy audit, assistance to put together an action plan, information about energy efficient appliances and devices, information on possible funding sources, and assistance with grant applications. The CCSA website will function as a go-to resource for organisations interested in becoming more energy efficient, featuring energy efficiency information and a blog for organisations to share success stories and information. Community organisations (ommunity services – general), i.e. Community clubs and organisations including football clubs, bowling clubs and other sporting organisations and also environmental and community organisations who are members of the Conservation Council SA and community organisations such as Scouts, Guides and RSL clubs Dairy Australia Industry association Smarter energy use on Australian dairy farms This project will provide the information and technical support needed to connect Australian dairy farmers with practical opportunities for improving farm energy efficiency. It will do this through: development and dissemination of targeted information resources, including an on-farm energy efficiency assessment tool; training of trusted industry service providers to undertake farm energy efficiency assessments and to facilitate ongoing adoption; delivery of on-farm energy efficiency assessments that deliver recommendations for cost-effective improvements. Recommended options may include changes to management practices, optimisation of current equipment and/or capital investment. SMEs (agricultural Industry), i.e. dairy farms throughout Australia Do Something! Non-profit organisation EnergyCut.com.au - The Energy Efficiency Portal for SMEs & Community Groups This project will disseminate practical advice and money saving energy efficiency information to SMEs and community organisations. The project includes: (a) an SME energy efficiency web portal; (b) for time poor SME owners/community organisations who are too busy to read the information on the web portal, it will be condensed into targeted YouTube videos; (c) the web portal will include a calculator that will enable SMEs and community organisations to calculate how much they ' ve spent on electricity, gas and fuel in the previous year giving them a benchmark from which to measure their progress in saving energy and money; (d) a sector specific PowerPoint presentation will be developed, presented and provided to industry groups, Chambers of Commerce and SME sectors; (e) the recipient will liaise with the organisers of the main national and state conferences for the targeted SME sectors; (f) the campaign will use Do Something ' s local community network which was developed for DoSomethingNearYou.com.au; (g) the campaign will utilise an established national media network to promote case studies and SME energy efficiency facts. SMEs and community organisations (multiple sectors), i.e. manufacturing, clothing, construction, accommodation, retail, food, agriculture, leisure and transport Food South Australia Incorporated Industry association Business Case for Energy-Efficient Equipment Toolkit & Mentoring Program This project includes the development and roll-out of a ' business case for energy efficient equipment ' (BCEEE) toolkit and mentoring program for food manufacturing / production businesses. The intention is to equip these businesses with knowledge, support and expert guidance on the following: 1) how to undertake self-guided energy assessments and site inspections (Level 1 Energy Audits) to determine the potential for energy efficiency improvements via equipment/technology upgrades; 2) understand the extent to which the identified equipment upgrades could maintain or improve the competitiveness of the business (e.g. reduced electricity and maintenance costs, improved productivity and inventory management, and a cleaner and safer work environment; 3) determine the business ' capacity and capability to fund and implement the equipment upgrades; 4) presenting the opportunity, its costs and benefits as a business case (supported by a ' return on investment ' calculation) that can be used to support internal investment decisions or accessing other grants. SMEs (food industry), i.e. SME food businesses across South Australia Hunter Business Chamber Industry association Energy Hunter - Our Clean Energy Future This project will assist small and medium sized businesses across the Hunter Region to identify, manage and improve their energy consumption. In a region traditionally heavily reliant on carbon based industries, it builds on the aspiration to create an international living laboratory in the Hunter to showcase clean energy technology and best-practice energy efficiency. Utilising the skills, experience and networks of Hunter Business Chamber, Hunter TAFE and Newcastle City Council, Energy Hunter will offer businesses real time energy monitoring, the framework and skills to identify energy reduction opportunities and the experience to provide business-to-business support and champion these solutions to a larger network of businesses. The program will provide mass learning tools for electrical trades, as well as continued learning, sharing of achievements and strategies for thousands of businesses across the Hunter. The outcomes of Energy Hunter aim to be replicable across the nation. Products to be developed include the Newcastle Living Laboratory outcomes; business-to-business mentoring programs; and mass learning packages. SMEs (multiple sectors), i.e. SMEs in the Hunter Region in two main clusters (electricity bills < $25k/pa and electricity bills > $25k/pa but < $500k/pa) Lake Macquarie Business Centre, trading as the Business Growth Centre Industry association Energy Efficiency and Real-time Energy Monitoring for Lake Macquarie Businesses This project will entail five core components: 1) establishing a business support officer position within the Business Growth Centre that acts as an energy efficiency expert serving Lake Macquarie businesses through an infoline; 2) installation of real-time monitoring which will enable the support officer to assist businesses identify consumption patterns conducive to energy saving activities; 3) promote business uptake and incentivise completion of the ' Grow Me the Money ' program - a program funded by Lake Macquarie City Council available to 50 SMEs (of any industry) at no cost; 4) organise subsidised energy efficiency training for 40 Lake Macquarie electricians that service SMEs; training would be expected to cover learning objectives available through the EcoSmart Electrician Training amended to incorporate content relevant to installing, monitoring and servicing real-time monitoring devices; 5) evaluate and compare the effectiveness for the information strategies provided through the above components to reduce energy use in engaged businesses. SMEs (multiple sectors), i.e. small and medium manufacturing businesses in Cardiff and Gateshead Industrial Area, other businesses within the Business Growth Centre, SMEs registered for ' Grow Me the Money ' in Lake Macquarie, Lake Macquarie electricians servicing SMEs Master Grocers Australia-Liquor Retailers Australia Industry association Energy Efficiency Information Program Energy efficiency information is to be gathered from a variety of sources, as well as industry stakeholders, and re-engineered and customised to suit the independent grocery and liquor industry. MGA/LRA will form an industry committee with key industry stakeholders in IGA, FoodWorks, SPAR and Australian Liquor Marketers within which the project initiatives will be prioritised according to greatest need and reach. Vehicles to deliver energy efficiency information include: 1) seminars/workshops - Energy Efficiency Manual and Workbook to be developed; 2) fact sheets (refrigeration, air conditioning, lighting, waste management, etc); 3) Energy Efficiency Information Handbook; 4) Energy Efficiency Information Kit; 5) energy efficiency store audits targeting 2000 outlets; 6) develop/customise a simple self (do-it-yourself) energy efficiency store audit tool; 7) establish a MGA/LRA Energy Efficiency Advice " Hot Line " ; 8) MGA/LRA website: a dedicated member resource; 9) develop a Smart Phone App - making available energy efficiency tools; 10) develop and produce an industry Energy Efficiency Information DVD - grocery and liquor specific. SMEs (retail and hospitality), i.e. independent supermarket and liquor stores nationally Moreland Energy Foundation Limited Non-profit organisation Easy Energy Efficiency for SMEs - animating the business case for action in northern metro Melbourne The project comprises four key elements to be delivered over three years. The project will undertake research and development to identify the top 5 low (or no) cost, easy to implement energy efficiency actions for the four SME sectors identified. The project will design, produce and deliver a range of engaging and stimulating energy efficiency information products, including a series of sector specific, locally relevant case studies, fact sheets and do-it-yourself videos, in both English and other major language groups of this region. The information products will be disseminated via MEFL staff directly and with partners. Dissemination activities will include: site visits, workshops, websites, newsletters and outbound phone calls. The project team and steering committee will develop a Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement (MERI) plan to ensure that the delivery of targeted energy efficiency information results in on-the-ground action and real energy savings for SMEs. SMEs (multiple sectors), i.e. SMEs across the northern metropolitan region of Melbourne - professional, scientific and technical services, retail trade, accommodation and food services and manufacturing North East Farming Futures Group Inc Non-profit organisation A profit-driven program for increasing knowledge & adoption of energy-saving initiatives amongst farming enterprises utilising grass-roots and online community forums This project will develop, deliver and evaluate an innovative program for delivering information about increasing energy efficiency to farming enterprises throughout WA. It involves generating an " Ideas Warehouse " of energy saving initiatives relevant to farming SMEs; delivering workshops through regional/remote WA; and engaging participants in follow-up online forums. SMEs (agricultural industry), i.e. farming SMEs throughout regional and remote WA, specifically targeting the innovators and early adopters Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association Industry association Energy in Chemicals & Plastics SMEs: Facts & Efficiency - reducing energy consumption & costs This project aims to provide simple, practical and action-focused information to around 13,000 SMEs within the chemicals and plastics sector and their value chain partners across sectors - to encourage necessary actions to increase energy efficiency. This project is built on PACIA ' s successful pilot projects that involved SMEs across the chemicals and plastics sector. PACIA ' s experience confirms that SMEs are best engaged through a combination of electronic, hard-copy and in-person/face-to-face encounters. Energy efficiency information will be disseminated to SMEs using a web-based platform. This will be complemented by tailored content for industry magazines and e-news bulletins. In order to reinforce the message, energy efficiency forums will be conducted in various cities and regional locations across Australia. To reach as broad an audience as possible, these forums will be hosted by PACIA ' s large company members/partners who have extensive established relationships and networks with SMEs across all industry sectors. This will complement PACIA ' s positioning as a credible and trusted source of information. SMEs (manufacturing industry), i.e. SMEs within PACIA ' s membership and within the broader chemicals and plastics sector and major PACIA members/ partners and their SME customers Queensland Murray Darling Committee Inc Non-profit organisation Empowering small to medium businesses/community groups in the Queensland Murray Darling Basin to embrace building an energy efficient smart region The project will undertake an integrated approach to learning and action through: building on existing relationships and networks with the target audience; the provision of information in several ways to meet audience needs; real and local demonstrations and technical skills building to increase the region ' s capacity to continue to respond to energy efficiency improvements as technology improves relevant to small to medium businesses. QMDC will undertake energy efficiency audits. QMDC will provide economic assessment to research and analyse electricity costs as a proportion of business costs and short, medium and long term impact of energy efficiency investments. This will assist businesses in their decision making when investing in key infrastructure. Overall this project will access and/or develop a range of materials (written, visual, audio, interactive) such as fact sheets, industry and local government guidelines, case studies, DVDs, material for multimedia, static display material, website resources such as those available on the Climate Change website and utilise and energy efficiency display trailer developed by UQ (previously used by QMDC). SMEs and community organisations (multiple sectors), i.e. SMEs and community organisations located along the single wire earth return lines in the Queensland Murray Darling Basin Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - ' RICS ' Industry association Energy Efficiency Management for SME Commercial Office Tenants This project addresses energy efficiency by looking at the commercial office space that SMEs lease and how SMEs best choose, establish and manage that leased space, in order to maximise their energy efficiency. RICS will develop: an SME Commercial Office Tenants Guide to Energy Efficiency, including a Quick Start Guide for time poor managers, Apple IPhone, IPad and Android Mobile Applications whose primary function will be to enable SME tenants to make comparisons between the relative energy efficiency cost of different lettable space (the application will also allow an energy efficiency cost comparison on a range of office equipment, tenancy and fitout characteristics); a complimentary website which hosts the guidance notes, mobile applications and the data that sits behind them (the website, guide and mobile applications will enable SMEs to improve their energy efficiency, achieve a better NABERS tenancy rating and obtain a better financial outcome for their business). SMEs (commercial buildings), i.e. SMEs who lease commercial office space South Australian Wine Industry Association Industry association Development of the ' Winery Energy Saver Toolkit ' This project involves the development and roll-out of a ' Winery Energy Saver Toolkit ' (WEST) supported through an expert advisory assistance program for SME wine manufacturing and production businesses. The project aims to provide these businesses with useful information and expert guidance on: 1) undertaking energy efficiency assessments to determine the potential for energy efficiency improvements via equipment/technology upgrades; 2) establishing the ' business case ' for energy efficiency improvements (particularly capital-based projects and equipment upgrades), by assessing its costs (upfront and recurring) and benefits (e.g. reduced costs, increased productivity), and internal resource requirements, that can be used to support internal investment decisions or accessing other grants. SMEs (agricultural industry), i.e. SME wine businesses across South Australia Strata Community Australia Industry association Sustainable Strata – an energy efficiency capacity building project for residential owners corporations and their SME service providers Australia ' s residential strata sector (e.g. apartment blocks) hold significant opportunity for energy efficiency gains, but is in need of independent energy efficiency information tailored for the unique needs and barriers facing this sector. The Sustainable Strata project will fill this gap through the development of a national on-line energy efficiency ' tool-kit ' designed with and for key stakeholders in the residential strata sector. The tool-kit will educate and guide users through the process of considering and undertaking energy efficiency projects within a strata-titled development, allowing users to easily gather and share information across all building types at a national level. With a national consortium of strata experts, energy efficiency experts and local governments the tool-kit will act as a central hub of activity with verified and independent information, providing leading practice case studies and online collaboration around energy efficiency. The tool-kit will be activated through engagement and education activities across the country. SMEs (commercial buildings), i.e. residential owners corporations and their SME service providers including strata managers, building/ facility managers and contractors across Australia Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre WA Inc Non-profit organisation TCF Australia: National ONLINE Energy Efficiency Training & Mentoring Project: textiles, clothing, footwear, leather, fashion & creative industries This project will provide a range of services to 1,000 fashion and TCFL industry SMEs to facilitate the ability to reduce energy use, create cost efficiencies, and investigate new green business opportunities, and will include: 1) training webinars (online " live " training workshops) - 5 different topics 10 times a year, for 3 years (2012-2015) = 150 eWorkshops (target 650+ national SMEs) the " virtual " nature of webinars results in any SME being able to participate, especially regional & remote; 2) Ask an Expert forums - 30 Forums (face-to-face @ 2hrs duration) for communication with a TCF Energy Efficiency Business Expert/s (i.e. sector specific information) - target: 350+ SMEs 5 Capital Cities, twice yearly over 3 years; 3) energy efficiency and business improvement mentoring - includes 1 to 2 hours of one-on-one mentoring (with energy/business experts) and up to 1500 hours mentoring delivered face-to-face, by phone, email, or via web-meeting. SMEs (manufacturing industry), i.e. national SMEs in the textile, clothing, footwear, leather, fashion, creative and associated industries The Australian Industry Group Industry association Interactive online tools and resources and onsite support services The recipient will develop a suite of practical products and services, including online interactive tools and resources together with onsite energy assessments and support services (outreach sessions, cluster/group activities and online and telephone support) that will be accessible to SMEs in the manufacturing sector to assist companies make informed decisions about energy efficiency. These include the development of online interactive tools, including videos and checklists on energy optimisation and energy saving technologies/options. The proposal also incorporates the following: outreach sessions, cluster/group work, onsite energy assessments, provision of online and telephone support. SMEs (multiple sectors), i.e. SMEs in the manufacturing sector across Ai Group ' s broad membership base including metropolitan and regional locations throughout Australia The Australian Meat Industry Council Industry association An Engagement, Extension and Education Program for Small- Medium Enterprises delivering to the Red Meat Industry, Supply Chain and related Communities This project comprises five phases: the first focussing on compiling and reviewing energy efficiency technological solutions and best practice. The second focussing on developing industry engagement tools, information kits, tutorials, web based seminars and video footage for training on abatement options to minimise energy use and emissions. The third phase focuses on the development of industry training packages, delivering through state-based network meetings, practice change and technical information, designing resource guides on energy management, including waste and wastewater management, refrigeration optimisation and a range of other energy saving solutions. The fourth phase acts to consolidate the previous activities into website energy calculators and other tools and resources and present the outcomes of recent research through industry networking and mini conference engagement events. The fifth and final phase acts to develop and apply multimedia training and information resources in the aim of training environmental officers and business sustainability capability. SMEs (agricultural industry), i.e. national red meat industry, including meat processing, independent retail butchers, smallgoods manufacturers, independent boning rooms and non-packer exporters The Hills Holroyd Parramatta Migrant Resource Centre Non-profit organisation 3E Program (Enable Energy Efficiency) for CALD SMEs and Community Organisations in Western Sydney This program aims to deliver clear and reliable information to communities to assist them to make an informed decision on their behavioural impact towards energy efficiency. The recipient will: (a) deliver this information through education and training on the benefits of clean, efficient energy usage, specifically improving energy affordability for CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) community groups to make informed decisions about energy efficiency, economic impacts of energy wastage, including environmental impact of energy wastage; (b) complement state and national energy efficiency schemes by making the reduction of greenhouse emissions achievable at a lower cost; (d) encourage the efficient use of energy, helping to reduce Australia ' s domestic greenhouse gas emissions; (e) encourage employment in the green energy sector through training in " Sustainability " ; (f) provide greater capability to coordinate community gatherings, sharing and learning across the networks; and (g) be a leading example of how community groups can successfully carry out the development of energy efficiency initiatives. SMEs and community organisations (multicultural), i.e. culturally and linguistically diverse SMEs and community organisations within the local government areas of Hills, Holroyd and Parramatta Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce Industry association Automotive Industry Energy Efficiency Information Project This project aims to deliver practical information and training, to assist small to medium businesses within the automotive industry in making a transition to a clean energy future. There are 23 sectors which can vary significantly from oneanother. Energy audits will be conducted across some of the industry sectors, throughout Victoria and Tasmania, in order to identify the recurring issues and concerns of energy management for the target audience. Audited businesses will be presented as case studies at seminars and training sessions. Information delivered through the project will focus on elements of energy management and energy efficient practices. VACC will deliver the information using various methods including seminars and site tours, videos and a dedicated website. The proposed website will include information specific to the different automotive industry sectors. Additionally, VACC will set up an energy efficiency hotline which will allow the automotive industry to seek clarification and advice on energy efficiency issues. SMEs (automotive industry), i.e. SMEs in the automotive industry throughout Victoria and Tasmania Victorian Employers ' Chamber of Commerce and Industry Industry association Carbon Compass - pointing Victorian SMEs in the direction of energy efficiency opportunities and trusted information A range of measures are proposed to be delivered including: 1) web-based information provided through updated versions of VECCI ' s existing ' Carbon Compass ' (www.carboncompass.com.au) and ' What Can I Do Right Now ' (www.whatcanidorightnow.com.au) websites - VECCI ' s experience has found that easy to access web-based information is key in initial engagement of SMEs and provides reach to a large number of businesses; 2) industry specific and targeted action-based training will be developed and locally delivered to Victorian SMEs - these training sessions arm businesses with the specific information and support needed to implement energy efficiency activities in their business; 3) a phone helpline, staffed by VECCI sustainability consultants will help businesses overcome barriers to implementation and provide another channel to engage and assist business. SMEs (multiple sectors), i.e. Victorian SMEs covering retail, office-based businesses, accommodation, company services, local government, wholesale, metals, plastics and chemicals, and engineering