I grew up in a small business household, in fact Mum and Dad are still open for business, and I’ve learnt from them how important it is to find new ways to make ends meet.
Whether you’re running a small legal practice like my parents, or a veterinary surgery, cafe, butcher, baker, pizzeria or own a local manufacturing or mechanic workshop, I know you’re always looking for ways to cut down on bills and pass on savings to the rest of us.
That’s why I am proud to have announced a big program of support for small business – the Queensland Business Energy Saving and Transformation (QBEST) program.
We’ve already been delivering cash back on energy efficient appliances for households, but now we’ve expanded the successful Climate Smart Energy Savers program to local small and medium businesses.
Energy-efficient equipment eligible for the rebate includes eligible consumer appliances with a 4-star energy rating or better such as:
- an energy efficient commercial refrigerator or freezer (e.g. walk-in refrigerator, refrigerated display case, refrigerated vending machine)
- an electronically commutated fan motor if the installation is to replace another type of fan motor
- LED lighting
- a motion sensor, light level sensor or timer for lighting appliance
- a motor classified in the IE3 or IE4 category under the IEC standard, if the installation is to replace the EI1 or EI2 category under this standard
- a variable-speed air compressor
- a variable-speed chiller if the installation is to replace a fixed-drive chiller
- a variable-speed drive unit for a pump or fan.
Eligible businesses will be able to claim up to $12,500 cash back and must invest a minimum of $8000 (GST exclusive) to receive the minimum rebate of $4000.
For every small business in our community, I thank you on behalf of all of us, for the opportunities you create, the services you deliver, and your always friendly smile!
Find out more: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/energy-business/energy-efficiency-rebate
