Community Clubs Program
Using less energy can help community clubs to cut running costs while also helping our environment and our community. The Community Clubs Program provides rebates of up to $100,000 per club to upgrade to more energy efficient appliances and energy systems. Community clubs can save money and help the planet.
About the program
The Community Clubs Program encourages sustainable solutions to help clubs reduce energy use and keep costs down.
Rebates of up to $100,000* are now available to eligible ACT community clubs to upgrade to more energy efficient products and systems. These include:
- rooftop solar panels
- battery storage systems
- electric heating and cooling systems
- hot water heat pumps
- efficient electric stove tops
- energy efficient lighting upgrades
- insulation and sealing
- electric vehicle chargers
- installation costs for these products
Clubs can install one product or a bundle of products from the list of eligible products. A program technical assessor will provide advice on which products may benefit a club and help them cut energy use and costs.
Other upgrades may be eligible to be part of the program, please see the Terms and Conditions [415.0 KB] for more details.
How it works
If your club is eligible, get started by filling out this registration form [163.2 KB].
You will also need to send us copies of your recent electricity and gas bills (if it's connected), and complete an Extreme Weather Plan [106.6 KB] outlining the measures your club could implement to become an extreme weather refuge site.
You can email the form and supporting documents to sustainablebusiness@act.gov.au.
Once all documents are received and confirmed, we will contact the club to book an energy assessment appointment. The assessor will:
- Work out how much energy your club uses
- Give you a tailored plan to improve energy use
For more information, read the Terms and Conditions [415.0 KB].
Who can take part
Eligible clubs are ACT clubs and club groups that currently operate, or have previously operated, gaming machines under a Class C Gaming Machine Licence prior to 1 July 2021.
Cost
It’s free to register and participate, even if the club choose not to do the upgrades. Rebates are provided when the upgrades are complete.
Why it's important
Clubs use large amounts of energy and energy bills are often one of their biggest overheads. By being more energy efficient, clubs can save money and help the planet.
This program supports the ACT’s efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions to fight climate change.
EV chargers in clubs
The Community Clubs Program has assisted in the delivery of EV chargers at several clubs across the ACT. Check out the Government funding for EV Chargers page to see a list of all public EV chargers supported by ACT Government.
Contact us
Phone: 13 22 81
Email: sustainablebusiness@act.gov.au
Downloads
- Terms and Conditions [415.0 KB]
- Registration Form [163.2 KB]
- Extreme Weather Plan [106.6 KB]
- Process Flow/Factsheet [110.5 KB]
- Supplier Factsheet [171.3 KB]
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.