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TIER Two and Tier Three on-farm energy grants are now open as part of Agriculture Victoria\u2019s Agriculture Energy Investment Plan.<\/p>\n

The grants program is a key part of the $30 million Plan and will help farmers better manage energy costs by improving energy efficiency, boosting own generation and investing in new technology.<\/p>\n

Grants are available to eligible farm businesses for projects that achieve energy efficiency or provide the business with energy productivity improvements to support longer-term sustainability.<\/p>\n

An on-farm energy assessment is required to be eligible for an on-farm energy grant.<\/p>\n

All grant streams are now open, you can apply for an on-farm energy assessment or an on-farm energy grant online at agriculture.vic.gov.au\/agenergy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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