What you need to know
Going green is good for business! Find out what programs and resources are available for your business to be more sustainable.
Get support from the Western Alliance Greenhouse for Action (WAGA) group to instil eco-friendly practices at your place of business.
Business grants for solar and energy efficiency upgrades
As a part of the Moonee Valley City Council Business Grants stream you may apply for a grant of up to $5,000 towards solar installations and other energy efficiency business upgrades. As a business applicant you are required to include a reasonable contribution to the cost involved – the project cannot be 100% funded by Council. As a business you must apply in the Business Grants stream but you may apply for any of the project examples listed under the Energy Transition category of the Climate Action Grants (up to $5,000).
For more information visit our grants webpage or you can email grants@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 03 9243 8888 and ask to speak to our grants officer.
Fund your sustainable upgrade through Building Upgrade Finance
Building upgrade finance allows commercial building owners to fund environmental improvement works, which are then repaid quarterly through your Council rates.
The long-term fixed interest finance can be used for projects that improve energy, water and waste performance in existing buildings.
Under a building upgrade agreement, a lender provides finance to a building owner and the local council collects repayments through the rates system. The council then passes the property charge onto the lender.
Building upgrade finance is a proven way to fund environmental building upgrades and can improve your working environment, create a more valuable asset, reduce your building's carbon footprint, lower operating costs and retain tenants.
Existing commercial buildings can be funded through building upgrade finance such as:
- offices
- industrial buildings
- retail buildings
- hospitals
- hotels
Find out more about this initiative by downloading the Solar Fund Brochure (PDF) or the Upgrade Fund Brochure (PDF)
Recycling
We encourage all our businesses to adopt healthy recycling habits and provide a fortnightly recycling service for all Moonee Valley businesses for a one off cost of $98. This includes the supply and delivery of a 240 litre yellow lid recycling bin.
If you would like more information contact our friendly customer service team on 03 9243 8888, or go ahead and order your recycling bin by completing a request for service.
Transfer Station drop-offs
Moonee Valley businesses can also take recyclables to our Transfer Station for free. No matter what size your business is, being sustainable can help improve your business performance and profitability.
Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action
We've partnered with Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA) to help support business in Moonee Valley save money and become more sustainable. This program demonstrates a number of easy steps you can take to become more efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. WAGA is able to assist businesses with cutting costs, lowering energy use and future-proofing businesses by being greener. Become a sustainable business and sign up to receive FREE support, advice, resources and events.