Business solar and energy advice
New free energy upgrade advice for small business
From September 2025, Inner West Council is working with ZapCat, a certified social enterprise, to help local businesses electrify and save on energy bills.
Through this free program, small and medium size businesses can access expert, independent advice on switching to clean electric appliances — such as solar panels, batteries, hot water heat pumps, EV chargers, induction cooktops, and more.
The ZapCat expert advisors offer free virtual consultations to answer your questions, review quotes, and help you make confident, informed choices. They can also connect you with vetted local installers who specialise in commercial installations.
Please note: while Council has subscribed to ZapCat's advisory service, it does not directly vet or endorse installers.
The first step - an online estimate of costs, savings and rebates takes 2 minutes.
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Business equipment upgrade incentives
The NSW Government's Energy Security Safeguard program offers incentives for businesses to reduce energy use by upgrading business equipment and system processes.
Available upgrades include
- compressed air systems,
- HVAC systems,
- lighting,
- hot water and steam systems,
- motors, pumps and fans
- NABERS ratings improvements,
- refrigeration.
These incentives are available through the NSW Government as part of the Energy Savings Scheme. Additional benefits are available through the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme.
Join the more than 25,000 Australian businesses who have chosen GreenPower, an Australian Government scheme, as an effective way to invest in renewable energy and contribute to achieving their sustainability goals. Businesses can make the switch to GreenPower through their energy retailer or through a decoupled contract with an accredited GreenPower provider.