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Unlike standard utility meters, submeters provide detailed data on equipment and process performance, enabling targeted energy performance improvements. Even a modest investment in metering can deliver long-term financial benefits.
Submetering can also position your business to access Energy Security Safeguard incentives and other programs that require a minimum level of metering infrastructure.
About the Submetering Grant
This grant is now closed.
Round 2 of the Submetering Grant supported eligible NSW businesses to install and commission permanent energy submeters. It offered grants of up to $20,000, covering up to 50% of project costs.
For more information on the eligibility and assessment criteria, please read the funding guidelines (PDF, 700 KB) and the frequently asked questions.
For more information about the funding agreement, please see our sample funding deed (PDF, 639 KB).
Applications are now closed
Applications for the grant closed on 30 April 2026 at 5 pm AEST. Applicants can be expected to notified of an outcome within 20 business days of submitting an application.
If you have any questions about the grant, read our frequently asked questions or contact us at [email protected]
Once you’ve completed your project and provided evidence in accordance with your funding deed, you’ll receive payment.
For more information about the funding agreement, please review our sample funding deed.
All projects must be completed within 6 months of the funding deed start date.
Yes, you do not need a comprehensive metering and monitoring plan for this grant.
If you wish to undertake more extensive work, consider the Metering Plan Implementation Grant round 2 which does require a detailed plan.
Yes, you may be eligible to receive up to 2 Submetering Grants per business, including a group of related entities*. This includes any grants you have received or are going to receive in round 1 of the Submetering Grant, or round 1 and round 2 of the Metering Plan Implementation Grant.
However, you can only receive one Submetering Grant per site. This includes any grants you have received or are going to receive for that site under round 1 of the Submetering Grant, or round 1 or round 2 of the Metering Plan Implementation Grant.
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