Support from the
Partner Councils
Business Support
This page contains links to websites and resources useful for small businesses. It is updated regularly with special programs, offers and resources that are offered by local, state and federal government as well as from other sources that your business may be eligible to access.
Georgina Budd
BBP Program Manager – Ku-ring-gai
02 9424 0126
gbudd@krg.nsw.gov.au
Ku-ring-gai Business Rebates and Assistance
Level 2 Energy Audits
Up to $2000 in 2 stages:
- Stage 1 – up to 50% audit cost, capped at $1000, paid on completion of audit and report received by Council.
- Stage 2 – up to 50% of the L2 audit cost, capped at $1000, paid on completion of agreed recommendations
Water Smart
Up to $1000 under Ku-ring-gai Council’s Water Smart rebate program, for water efficiency measures such as:
- Permeable surfaces
- Green roofs
- Rain gardens
- Rainwater tanks
Solar, Batteries and EV Charging
- Up to $1000 for solar panel systems sized between 5kW and 10kW
- Up to $2000 for solar panel systems above 10kW
- 50% cost up to $2000 towards the installation of shared electric car charging station
Energy Efficiency
Up to 50% rebate, capped at $2000 for energy efficiency installations, including:
- Lighting upgrades
- Occupancy sensors and timers
- Equipment upgrades such as air conditioning, refrigeration, pumps and motors to more efficient models
Bin Trim and Food Waste
Up to $50,000 or 50% of the capital cost to facilitate small-scale, onsite waste reduction. Eligible equipment includes:
- Organic waste dehydrators
- Food waste monitoring equipment
- Source separation bins and bin equipment
- Trolleys to facilitate waste separation
Eligibility
General requirements for all rebates
- A current ABN registration
- Premises must be located within the Ku-ring-gai Local Government Area
- Current BBP Membership
Level 2 Energy Audits additional eligibility requirements
- Business must use more than 40MWh or spend more than $12,000 on energy in one year
- Home based businesses are not eligible for the Level 2 Energy Audit rebate
- Business must undertake a waste audit with a BBP Program Manager
- Businesses can claim one of each eligible rebate
- BBP rebates cannot be used in conjunction with any other rebates or grants
- If applying to an energy rebate, the business must:
- Consent to Ku-ring-gai Council obtaining their electricity data from Ausgrid
- Provide BBP and Ku-ring-gai Council with 12 months of energy bill data, prior to and after equipment installation
Net Zero Communities
Ku-ring-gai Council has set the ambition to reach Net Zero emissions as a council by 2030 and as a local government area by 2040. Council has published a Climate Change Policy and developed the Towards Zero-Emission 2030 Action Plan.
Willoughby Business Rebates and Assistance
Rooftop Solar and Batteries
Receive discounted pricing, installation and service of the following products, through a trusted local provider:
- Rooftop solar panels
- Batteries
- Combined packages
Level 2 Energy Audits
Undertake a free energy audit to understand potential energy efficiency measures, such as:
- Lighting efficiency
- Solar panel installation and battery storage
- Electric vehicle charging
- Payback periods
Bin Trim and Food Waste
Up to $50,000 or 50% of the capital cost to facilitate small-scale, onsite waste reduction. Eligible equipment includes:
- Organic waste dehydrators
- Food waste monitoring equipment
- Source separation bins and bin equipment
- Trolleys to facilitate waste separation
Eligibility
General requirements for all rebates
- Premises must be located within the Willoughby Local Government Area
Bin Trim and Food Waste additional eligibility requirements
- Business must undertake a waste audit with a BBP Program Manager
- BBP rebates cannot be used in conjunction with any other rebates or grants
- If applying to an energy rebate, the business must:
- Consent to Willoughby City Council obtaining their electricity data from Ausgrid
- Provide BBP and Willoughby City Council with 12 months of energy bill data, prior to and after equipment installation
Louella Carr
BBP Program Manager – Ku-ring-gai
0420 561 155
louella.carr@northsydney.nsw.gov.au
North Sydney Business Rebates and Assistance
Rooftop Solar and Battery
20% rebate up to $2,000 for businesses to install rooftop solar panels and another 20% up to $5,000 to install a battery. To be eligible:
- Equipment must be installed by a Clean Energy Council or New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) Accredited Installer
- Applicant must not have participated in the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program
Rooftop Solar Health Check
Simply cleaning your solar panels can increase their performance by up to 10%. Receive a 50% rebate up to $200 for a solar panel health check and see how efficient your panels are.
The solar health check must be completed by a licensed electrician.
EV Charging
Charge your car at home or at work and future-proof your property. Equipment must be installed by a licensed electrician.
- 25% rebate up to $1,000 for businesses to install an electric vehicle charger
- 25% up to $5,000 for apartment blocks to install or upgrade electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Energy Efficiency
Improve the energy efficiency of your appliances or building with rebates for:
- Reverse-cycle air conditioning systems replacing gas heating appliances
- Insulating your place of business, including for home-based businesses
- Efficient LED lights replacing halogen, fluorescent or incandescent lights
Water Storage
Rainwater captured from your roof can be used to water gardens, flush toilets and reduce your use of water from the main water supply.
Receive a 25% rebate up to $1,000 for businesses and $2,000 for apartment blocks for rainwater tanks with a minimum capacity of 1,000 litres. Must be installed by a licensed plumber.
Water Efficiency
Saving water saves you money. Water-saving upgrades can help you and the environment.
- Receive 25% up to $1,000 for businesses and $5,000 for apartment blocks to replace eligible systems with an electric hot water pump accredited by Clean Energy Council.
- Receive 25% up to $2,000 to fix leaks or replace inefficient taps, showerheads, toilets and aerators
Bin Trim and Food Waste
Up to $50,000 or 50% of the capital cost to facilitate small-scale, onsite waste reduction. Eligible equipment includes:
- Organic waste dehydrators
- Food waste monitoring equipment
- Source separation bins and bin equipment
- Trolleys to facilitate waste separation
Eligibility
General requirements for all rebates
- Premises must be located within the North Sydney Local Government Area
- Equipment must be installed 12 months from the date listed on your final invoice
- See the Sustainability Rebates Guidelines for full terms and conditions
- Current BBP Membership
- Business must undertake a waste audit with a BBP Program Manager
