Program Overview
Agriculture Victoria has rolled out free on-farm energy assessments and on-farm energy grants as part of implementing the $30 million Agriculture Energy Investment Plan.
The Agriculture Energy Investment Plan (AEIP) supports on-farm businesses to improve energy efficiency, manage energy costs, improve energy reliability and support own-generation capacity.
Potential assistance
On-Farm Energy Assessments
On-farm energy assessments provide eligible farms and agricultural businesses with independent expert advice on how to reduce energy use, improve energy efficiency and manage energy costs.
Fast Track Rebate
Up to $20,000 ex GST with matched funding for farm businesses that have received a Type 1 or Type 2 On-Farm Energy Assessment through the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan.
On-Farm Energy Tier 1 Grants
Government funding between $20,000 and $50,000 (excluding GST) will be available for grant proposals under this program. All funding must be matched by a minimum cash co-contribution of $1 for every $1 funded.
On-Farm Energy Tier 2 Grants
Government funding of between $50,000 and up to $250,000 (excluding GST) will be available for grant proposals under this program.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an On-Farm Energy Tier 1 Grant, applicants must first be a recipient of a type 1 or type 2 on-farm energy assessment or an approved equivalent energy assessment.
For full eligibility refer to:
Agriculture Energy Investment Plan Extension Guidelines (PDF 881.03 KB) 
Agriculture Energy Investment Plan Extension Guidelines - Accessible (DOCX 50.12 KB) 
Agriculture Energy Investment Plan
More information on the plan can be found on the Agriculture Victoria Website.
On-Farm Energy Assessments
On-farm energy assessments analyse on-farm energy use (electricity, gas and diesel) and identify opportunities to make energy savings, improve output volumes per energy unit, and convert to renewable energy sources. The assessments will make recommendations tailored to the type and size of farms.
An on-farm energy assessment is a prerequisite for on-farm energy grants.
On-Farm Energy Grants
On-farm energy grants are tailored to suit the investment needs and scale of differing farm operations. On-farm energy grants support projects that will improve energy efficiency which may reduce energy costs and boost energy productivity.
On-Farm Energy Tier 1 grants support actions such as the purchase and installation of equipment that improves energy efficiency or enables own-generation capacity.
On-Farm Energy Tier 2 grants support projects that combine improvements in a connected way across farm systems and include large scale investment in improvements.