Cutting energy costs for hotels in Maranoa

June 11, 2021

Small and medium hotels across Maranoa are receiving support from the Coalition Government to cut their energy costs so they can invest in their business, employ more Australians, and get ahead.

32 hotels across Maranoa will share in a total $748,444 through the Government’s $10.2 million Hotel Energy Uplift Program.

Maranoa MP David Littleproud said the grants would help fund projects that will provide genuine and lasting energy savings and reduce operating costs for local hotels.

“These grants will help local operators to save on energy costs, putting more money back in their pockets and supporting the creation of new jobs, including for local electricians, carpenters, engineers, and plumbers,” Mr Littleproud said.

“Projects include upgrading to more energy efficient air-conditioning, refrigeration and equipment, improving the building through double glazing and insulation, carrying out energy audits or installing energy monitoring equipment.

“Australia’s hotel industry was among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in regional areas, and the Government is committed to helping local operators get back on their feet.

“Over 85 per cent of the grants awarded will go to hotels in regional or remote Australia, providing a significant boost to our regions. This is good news for tourist destinations welcoming back visitors after COVID-19-related restrictions.”

The Hotel Energy Uplift Program was announced in the 2020-21 Budget and is part of the Government’s $1.9 billion investment in new energy technologies which will create new jobs now and into the future, reduce emissions and ensure all Australians have access to reliable and affordable energy.

Hotels, motels and serviced apartments with up to 99 rooms were eligible to receive grants under the program.

The full list of successful applicants is available here: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/hotel-energy-uplift-program/grant-recipients

Successful applicants in Maranoa:

Spicers Peak Lodge	Peak Lodge Energy Upgrades	25,000.00
Barcaldine Country Motor Inn	Energy Efficiency Upgrades	25,000.00
Hotel Corones Charleville Pty Ltd	Hotel Corones Energy Efficiency Upgrade	25,000.00
Chinchilla Tourist Park	Chinchilla Tourist Park Energy	12,200.00
Chinchilla White Gums Motor Inn	Energy Efficiency 2021	22,307.00
Fox Trap	Reduce energy consumption at the Fox Trap at Cooladdi	24,950.00
Crows Nest Motel	Upgrade Equipment to Reduce Energy Consumption	21,700.00
Club Boutique Hotel Cunnamulla	Cunnamulla Club Boutique Hotel energy uplift	25,000.00
Hotel Cunnamulla	Hotel Energy Saver	20,920.00
Kobbers Motor Inn	Upgrade of Air conditioners in Motel	25,000.00
Windsor Hotel and Motel Dalby	Installation and replacement of energy efficient devices	25,000.00
Dirranbandi Motor Inn	Energy Efficiency Upgrades	22,727.00
O’Shea Royal Hotel	Installation and replacement of energy efficient devices	25,000.00
The Railway hotel Motel Goondiwindi	RWAY Energy Efficiency Upgrades 2021	25,000.00
Goondiwindi Motel and Tracks Resturant	Heating cooling ventilation and air conditioning	25,000.00
The Town House Motor Inn	The Town House – Window Furnishings & LED Upgrades	24,461.00
Gunsynd Motor Inn	Saving Electricity	25,000.00
Kingaroy Hotel Motel	Kingaroy Hotel Motel Energy Saving & Efficiency in Accommodation 2021	21,726.00
Albert Park Motor Inn	Air Conditioning Upgrade	25,000.00
Saltbush Retreat	Reduction of energy consumption at Saltbush Retreat	25,000.00
Royal Hotel	Energy Audit And Installation of Energy Monitoring System	23,381.00
The Queensland Hotel	Ventilation & Cooling Upgrade	25,000.00
Copper Country Motor Inn	Copper Country New Air Conditoners	25,000.00
Roma Mid Town Motor Inn	Energy productivity improvement	25,000.00
Granite Belt Motel	Replace Aged Air Conditioning Units	20,800.00
31 The Rocks	31 The Rocks Split System Air Conditioner Upgrades	15,000.00
Toobeah Hotel Motel, Coronation Hotel Toobeah	Toobeah Hotel Temperature Reduction expedition	22,534.00
Juandah Hotel/ Motel	Juandah Hotel/Motel energy efficiency project	20,738.00
Horse and Jockey Hotel Motel	HNJ Energy Efficiency Upgrades 2021	25,000.00
Abbey Boutique Hotel	Reduction of Energy Consumption	25,000.00
Matilda Motel	Energy Efficiency Upgrade	25,000.00
Royal Hotel Yarraman	Cold Room upgrade	25,000.00