Business programs

Vic 1000 Sustainable Business Project

The Vic 1000 project was delivered across the NAGA region in 2007-8.

The project involved working with groups of small businesses to create 'sustained behavioural change' in relation to sustainability while at the same time providing cost savings, increased community involvement and reduced environmental impact.

EcoSmart Electricians

In 2005, NAGA received funding from Australian Greenhouse Office's Community Abatement Assistance Grant for Energy Services Sector Development - Green Electricians. The pilot project delivered information sessions for electrical contractors and related services across the NAGA region. Participants were provided with $200 worth of free energy efficient technologies for installation in homes and workplaces. The sessions educated participants about greenhouse issues and helped build their capacity to integrate energy efficiency advice into their services. The project combined a series of introductory seminars with a more in-depth 2-day training course in energy efficiency.

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), the peak body for Electrical Contractors across Australia, has now developed a program to train licensed electricians nationally in energy efficient and environmentally friendly electrical products, technology and installations.

EcoSmart electricians provide customers whether they be residential, commercial or industrially based with the best options for energy efficiency outcomes. For more information go to the EcoSmart Electricians website.

Business Energy Action

In 2003, NAGA received funding from DSE's Community Action Fund to deliver the Business Energy Action project, that focused on training community volunteers and council officers to enable them to undertake energy audits.

As part of the project, training sessions on audit techniques were provided to council officers, and subsequently 5 business energy audits were conducted in each of 6 municipalities. There was an average green gas reduction of 20% as a result of the project.