Five new energy innovation projects announced for the ACT

The ACT Government has announced 5 new recipients of grants as part of the $17 million Energy Innovation Fund grants program.

Since 2016, the Fund has supported over 20 ACT-based projects and has been instrumental in helping grow Canberra’s net zero energy industry.

The 5 newly funded projects are:

• Arup Australia ($255,452.78) for a project that aims to enhance the adoption of efficient electric heating and cooling solutions by developing practical tools and strategies that address noise mitigation.
• Advanced United Technologies ($662,010) to develop an Australian-made AI-driven online battery health monitoring system that will improve the safety, reliability, and sustainability of lithium batteries.
• University of Canberra ($270,000) for a project that will identify behavioural and structural policy options to speed a just transition for ACT households from gas to electric appliances, taking climate change mitigation and adaptation needs into account.
• Flash Home Energy ($33,344.36) to support the development of innovative technology that will help renters to understand their energy needs, use and costs through real time data.
• The Australian National University ($465,692) to develop a holistic and integrated apartment decarbonisation tool for decision-makers.

Secured through industry contributions, the $17 million is being allocated over a 5-year period.

There are three funding streams available: the Technology Demonstration Grant, the Policy Challenge Grant and the Innovation Ecosystem Grant.

More funding is available, and applications are open all year round.

You can apply all year round and the next assessment deadline is on 30 April 2025.

For more information including how to apply, visit the Energy Innovation Fund page.