More than 300 small businesses will get a helping hand with their energy costs as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the Morrison government's energy efficient communities program, 336 small businesses have been awarded grants of up to $20,000 to lower their energy bills by upgrading to more energy efficient equipment.
The grants will also go to carrying out energy audits and installing energy monitoring equipment.
"Small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and the government is focused on helping them through this difficult period, and beyond," Energy Minister Angus Taylor said in a statement on Monday.
"Energy bills are a significant overhead for many small businesses. These grants will help small businesses all around Australia pay less on their energy bills, helping them keep their doors open, expand their business and employ more Australians."
The program is part of the government's $3.5 billion climate solutions package to deliver on Australia's 2030 climate commitments.
"As we recover from the impacts of COVID-19, small businesses will play a key role in the Government's plan for a stronger economy," Small and Family Business Minister Michaelia Cash said.
"Lowering energy bills for our small businesses through the Energy Efficient Communities Program will help alleviate financial pressure and deliver the conditions they need to succeed."
