• Boiler and combustion efficiency: Burner optimisation, heat recovery, economisers, insulation and system controls.
• Steam and hot water systems: Steam distribution losses, condensate recovery, hot water demand analysis and process optimisation.
• Electrification and hybrid systems: Electric boilers, industrial heat pumps, thermal storage and hybrid heating arrangements.
• Electrical infrastructure: Transformer capacity, maximum demand, supply constraints and electrical upgrade requirements.
• Fuel-switching assessments: Technical and commercial comparisons of electricity, biomass, alternative fuels and other heating technologies.
• Business cases: Capital and operating cost comparisons, lifecycle costing, emissions reductions and staged implementation plans.

• Energy Metering: Energy metering on heating loops up to 130°C to quantify heat recovery, assess system losses, and average/peak demands.
• Thermal Imaging: Heat loss infrared thermal imaging survey of the boiler houses, storage tanks and steam / hot water pipework, to identify uninsulated or under-insulated sections losing heat to the environment
• Steam Traps Surveys: Steam trap survey to quantify thermal energy losses through faulty steam traps
• Boiler Efficiency: Flow measurements of boiler feedwater and burner firing to determine the system efficiency
• Electrical Power Loggings: Electrical power loggings to understand peak demand and electrical capacity of transformers and switchboards

Identify immediate energy-saving opportunities and obtain initial guidance on alternative technologies. Particularly suited to businesses spending $30,000–$250,000 annually on piped natural gas.

Ideal for identifying quick wins and planning the next steps.

Assess the technical and commercial viability of energy efficiency, electrification, heat pumps, biomass, hybrid heating and other fuel-switching options.

For eligible businesses spending $30,000–$400,000 annually on piped natural gas.

Detailed investigation of gas boilers, steam systems, ovens and other process heating equipment, including measurement and analysis to establish actual heating demand.

For eligible businesses spending more than $250,000 annually on piped natural gas.

Develop robust technical and financial assessments of replacement technologies, including plant sizing, capital costs, operating costs, electrical infrastructure requirements and return on investment.

Co-funding is available subject to project and applicant eligibility.