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Frequently asked questions
Better Building Finance (BBF) is an independent service provider for councils who have enabled and lenders who offer Upgrade Finance. BBF is supported by, and received funding from, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
FAQs for Councils
To join in and start offering local businesses affordable environmental finance, councils need to cover off delegations, training, documentation, legislative requirements, risk management and application processes. Contact us to find out how to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
To be eligible, businesses must be within a participating council municipality. Not all councils offer Upgrade Finance, so check if your council does, or talk to a member of the Better Building Finance team.
You also need to ensure that:
Building is on rateable land
Primarily a non-residential property (this includes Agriculture, Commercial Office Building, Tourism and Commercial and Industrial properties)
Upgrade has a measurable environmental benefit
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