Energy savings and eco push for Rockhampton bakery
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Rockhampton’s Hayman’s Dean Street Bakery, serving up delectable treats to Frenchville locals, is among the first to be awarded funding through the new $7.1 million Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant (MEEG).
The grant program is helping Queensland manufacturers transition to a low-carbon future.
The bakery has been awarded more than $11,000 which will help reduce its carbon footprint by implementing energy efficiency measures that have resulted in reduced energy costs.
Businessowner Sam Hayman expects to save approximately $2400 per year on the bakery’s electricity bill, with reduced energy wastage and improved overheads in the process.
Round 1 of the MEEG program is open until 30 June 2024 or until funding is exhausted.
Interested Queensland-based manufacturers can research their eligibility and apply for a grant by visiting the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water’s website.