10 February 2012 –
The Federal Government opened its package of energy efficiency programs designed to improve energy efficiency in households communities and businesses.
The programs opened include:
–  The Community Energy Efficiency Program – $200 million to assist local government, not-for-profit and community organisations to undertake energy efficiency upgrades to community infrastructure.
–  The Low Income Energy Efficiency Program – $100 million to support groups of service providers to demonstrate smarter energy use in low income households across Australia.
–  The Energy Efficiency Information Grants program – $40 million to support small and medium sized businesses and community groups by providing information and advice to make smarter energy choices.
Applications open on 13 February.