Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF)

http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability/energy/queensland_sustainable_energy_innovation_fund_qseif/index.html

Administered by the Sustainable Community Division of the Department of Environment and Resource Management, assists Queensland based organisations to develop innovative technologies that reduce consumption of fossil fuels, water or greenhouse gas emissions. The program focuses on the development and commercialisation of sustainable technologies, rather than pure research. Since 1999, QSEIF has committed $8.9 million in funding to 77 innovative energy and water saving projects in Queensland.
Find out more about the aims of QSEIF, what type of projects are eligible for funding. Read more...

Common questions about how QSEIF projects are funded, eligibility of projects and project costs for QSEIF funding, collaboration between project partners, etc are answered here. Read more...

QSEIF application process. Find out when the next funding round is and view the QSEIF guidelines for the current or most recent funding round. Read more...

Previous rounds. View a description of previous QSEIF funding recipients. Read more...

Renewable Energy Rebate Programs:

http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability/energy/renewable_energy_rebate_programs/index.html

The Queensland Government is helping to foster greater use of sustainable energy resources and energy efficient technology and products.The Federal Government, through the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) funds rebate programs that provide financial assistance to help Queenslanders choose renewable energy alternatives.

The Solar Homes and Communities Plan (SHCP)

The Solar Homes and Communities Plan (formerly the Photovoltaic Rebate Program (PVRP)) provides cash rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes and community use buildings. This program is administered by the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. For more information contact the national information line on 1800 808 571.
Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP)
This program provides support for increasing the use of renewable energy generation in areas that are reliant on diesel based electricity supplies.
For information about suppliers and installers of renewable energies, please consult:

• Accredited Installers List - BCSE Members
• Accredited Installers List - Non members

In Queensland, RRPGP is administered by the department. For more information contact the Queensland Government's Energy Advisory Service on 1300 369 388.

Queensland Renewable Energy Resource Maps:

http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability/energy/renewable_energy_rebate_programs/queensland_renewable_energy_resource_maps.html

These initial Queensland resource assessments have been undertaken by the Sustainable Industries Branch, and are part of an ongoing project to collate data on renewable energy resources across the State. This objective contributes towards ensuring that the energy sector moves, over time, to a more environmentally sustainable basis, reducing its impact on the environment, and in particular the greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production and use.

This map collates and presents extensive recordings of Bureau of Meteorology solar insolation data in a form that can be easily understood and utilised by those involved in the sustainable energy industry in Queensland, as well as the wider community;

• Queensland Solar Resources - Annual Average Solar Insolation (285kb)
• For more information contact the Sustainable Industries Branch on 1300 369 388.

Qld Solar Bonus Scheme (feed in tariff):

http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability/energy/solar_bonus_scheme_feedin_tariff.html

The Queensland Government Solar Bonus Scheme is a program that pays domestic and other small energy customers for the surplus electricity generated from roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) systems that is exported to the Queensland electricity grid. The scheme rewards customers whenever they generate more electricity than they are using - not just the balance at the end of the quarter, but whenever generation exceeds consumption during the day. For more information on the Solar Bonus Scheme please contact the Department of Mines and Energy or visit the website http://www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au/solar_bonus_scheme.cfm