Public Facilities Program

The Public Facilities Program has been introduced as part of the NSW Energy Savings Fund to support energy savings in public and educational facilities.

As well as delivering practical energy savings and providing an opportunity to demonstrate how energy savings can work, this program will help reduce the electricity bills of local councils, schools, government agencies and other operators of public facilities. Applications can be made at any time.

Guide for Applicants (PDF download)

Funding criteria

The key criteria for funding are that projects must:

reduce overall electricity consumption (and related greenhouse emissions) and/or peak electricity demand; and
involve educational facilities or facilities which are open to, and frequently accessed, by the public.

Potential projects could involve:

lighting upgrades in local facilities (eg sporting grounds, leisure centres) or public facilities (eg train stations, buildings open to the public) or educational facilities
upgrades or alternative methods for heating and ventilation in local facilities (eg leisure and aquatic centres) or buildings open to the public (eg museums, libraries) or educational facilities
outdoor lighting projects (eg parks, large parking lots, isolated signage).

How to apply

For information about who can apply, our selection criteria and how to lodge your application, download the Guide for Applicants at How do I apply? >>

Information sessions

Information Sessions were held around the State during September. To download the Powerpoint Presentation given at the Information Sessions, go to Information Sessions

How are applications evaluated?

Applications will be assessed by the Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability in accordance with the selection criteria outlined in the Guide for Applicants.

Conditions of Funding

Applicants successful in securing funding of $100,000 or more will need to sign a Funding Agreement. To view an example, download the Sample Public Facilities Program Funding Agreement (646KB PDF).

For projects securing funding of less than $100,000, conditions will be detailed in a funding Letter of Offer. Conditions relate to publicity, general operations, reporting outcomes, financial reporting and providing documentation.

Applications can be made at any time

Applications can be made to the Public Facilities Program at any time.

Information Sheet

Download the Information Sheet about the Energy Savings Fund Public Facilities Program (66KB PDF)

Contact Us

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