The Retrofit Melbourne Financial Incentive Scheme supports owners and managers of commercial office buildings to improve the energy performance of their asset and contribute to sustainable urban environment and a thriving economy.
The scheme allows eligible commercial building owners to receive a partial reimbursement for costs associated with planning and implementing energy performance improvements. This Expression of Interest form is for reimbursements associated with undertaking an Energy and Carbon Improvement Plan or an Electrification Feasibility Assessment.
Reading the guidelines, on the Retrofit Melbourne Financial Incentive Scheme webpage is important to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and understand the application requirements before commencing the application.
The City of Melbourne boundaries
The municipality's geographic footprint encompasses Docklands, East Melbourne, Fishermans Bend, Jolimont, Kensington, North Melbourne, Melbourne’s central business district, Parkville, South Wharf, West Melbourne and areas of Carlton, Carlton North, Flemington, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and Southbank.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It does NOT cover the Melbourne metropolitan area. If in doubt please refer to our interactive map.
Receive advice before you apply
Applicants are encouraged to engage with our Zero Carbon Buildings team to discuss starting or progressing your energy performance improvement journey. This could include discussing the scheme opportunity and other matters relevant to energy efficiency upgrade and repositioning of your asset.
Please contact us on zerocarbonbuildings@melbourne.vic.gov.au, referencing the program name and application number you see below.