Business & Energy
Recent changes to State and Commonwealth regulations means that a large proportion of businesses will be required to report on their carbon footprint (greenhouse emissions and/or energy usage). A number of Queensland Government departments are also 'dangling' incentives in the form of financial assistance to encourage the implementation of energy efficiency projects. This means there is no better time to arm yourself with information about your energy use, government regulations and assistance that may be available.
Energy use is a significant cost to business and it is increasing every year. Recent surveys by Commerce Queensland and others have identified that businesses are keen to reduce their energy use and learn about what needs to be done. Understandably, most have little idea about how to approach the challenge.
A new member alliance
Commerce Queensland has formed an Energy Users Alliance (EUA) along the same lines as the Commerce Queensland Water Users Alliance, which has well served some 400 South East Queensland members facing challenges as a result of Queensland Water Commission water restrictions. This new member Alliance is free to join and will exist to provide businesses with practical information on:
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How to reduce energy consumption
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Government regulation updates (including carbon accounting and emissions trading)
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Funding and rebate programs offered by all levels of government and other third-parties
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Information on electricity tariffs and contestable contracting
We invite you to become part of the new Alliance. It is free to join and Commerce Queensland's experienced Business Efficiency team will keep Alliance members informed through periodic emails about the latest changes in what is being termed the 'carbon economy'.
Join the Alliance now
To join the Energy Users Alliance, download the form below and return to Commerce Queensland.
Further information
For further information contact Nyssa Thompson in Commerce Queensland's Policy Department on 07 3842 2267 or email nthompson@commerceqld.com.au.
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