april 2022: Navigating a dynamic energy landscape Leveraging tax incentives to improve energy performance

On Thursday 7 April 2022, Business Australia and the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC)  hosted a webinar on how the Australian Government’s tax incentives can - and should - be used for investments in energy upgrades. Experts discussed how smart energy management can improve productivity and cut costs, and explained exactly how businesses can take advantage of these time-limited tax incentives to bolster the business case for energy upgrades.

Panelists distilled the main points from the new guide, Leveraging tax incentives to improve energy performance: a guide for Australian businesses investing in smart energy management, with an open discussion following.

Watch event recording here.

Note: as this event was hosted by Business Australia, viewers will need to sign up for a free Business Australia account to access the video on their website.

Panelists

 

Mark Merrick

Principal, Rufwood & Associates

Mark is a senior leader with over 30 years of experience leading and managing businesses in complex and global settings, having served as founder, CEO, and in multiple senior executive roles in start-up environments and large corporates. He has a focus on scaling B2B business.

John Huggart

EEC Treasurer and CPA

John has a strong background in energy gained with retailers and new technology start ups. His industry roles have spanned sales, marketing, strategy, service & operations and business unit P&L accountability, including leading engineering services and project teams.

Victoria Townsend

EEC Senior Project Officer

Victoria works on the Council’s strategic projects, including this guide, leveraging her background in finance, environmental activism, and stakeholder engagement. She most recently worked in an environmental NGO advocating for sustainable energy investment decisions to support a just transition to a decarbonised economy.

This session aims to help you understand: 

  • What tax incentives are available to your business

  • Why energy and energy management matter to your business

  • How to bolster the business case for energy upgrades with tax incentives