Access up to 40% EECA co-funding for your business battery project
The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator (QEA) is leading the Business Battery Programme in collaboration with Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), with funding provided by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).
The programme helps eligible Queenstown Lakes businesses explore battery projects that could lower electricity costs, improve energy resilience and make better use of electricity.
This is a limited-time opportunity. Expressions of Interest close on 10 November 2026.
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The programme is best suited to medium and large businesses with high electricity use and bills.
Minimum battery size: 125 kW.
Indicative project cost: Around $200,000 before co-funding for a 125 kW battery project, including feasibility, design and installation. Actual costs depend on the battery configuration and site requirements.
Business contribution: Your business will need to fund the remaining project costs not covered by approved EECA funding.
Connection size: Businesses with a connection of 150 kVA or greater are likely to be the strongest fit, although smaller connections of around 69–150 kVA may also be considered.
QEA’s free initial assessment will help you understand whether a battery of this scale could be suitable and economical for your site.
Up to 40% EECA co-funding
Funding is available towards eligible battery project costs, including feasibility, design, capital and reporting costs, subject to programme requirements and EECA approval.
Funding is limited. The level offered may vary depending on project size, demand and the mix of projects, helping support a range of businesses across the district.
Free, fully funded initial assessment
QEA will review your site information and electricity data, then talk you through the findings so you can decide whether to progress.
Specialist support and bulk procurement
QEA has partnered with Revolve Energy to provide specialist battery expertise and lead bulk procurement, helping participating businesses access competitive pricing and streamline procurement.
Businesses can use Revolve or appoint their own suitably qualified energy consultant and still access the bulk procurement arrangements.
1. Submit an Expression of Interest
Complete the EOI by 10 November 2026, providing basic information about your business and site. Have your ICP number handy, you’ll find it on your electricity bill.After submitting, request at least 12 months of half-hourly electricity consumption data from your retailer using the template provided. You do not need to have received this data before submitting your EOI.
2. Explore your battery opportunity with QEA
Once your information and electricity data are available, QEA completes a free, fully funded initial assessment and discusses the findings with you. Your business then decides whether to progress.
3. Confirm the solution and costs
If you decide to proceed, QEA and QLDC seek EECA approval for the feasibility stage. Once approved, your business signs a feasibility funding agreement with QLDC before appointing an energy consultant to undertake the study.
Up to 75% of eligible feasibility costs may be funded following EECA acceptance, including if your business decides not to proceed with installation. For projects that proceed, this payment forms part of the overall approved project funding.
See the guidance document for feasibility requirements, including when a detailed supplier quote may be sufficient.
4. Secure project funding and install the battery
EECA reviews the completed feasibility study and confirms the project funding available. If your business decides to proceed, you sign a project funding agreement with QLDC before moving into detailed design, procurement, installation and commissioning.
Operate, maintain and report
Your business operates and maintains the battery and completes the monitoring and reporting required by the funding agreement.
Reporting support and automation can help simplify this process.Submitting an EOI does not commit your business to proceeding or guarantee eligibility or funding.
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Tuesday 27 October 2026 | 10:30–11:15 am NZDT | Online
Join QEA and QLDC for an introduction to the Business Battery Programme. We’ll explain who it suits, indicative costs, funding, bulk procurement and the steps involved, with time for questions.
QEA leads the initial business engagement and assessment stages, supporting businesses through the EOI and initial assessment process and helping suitable projects progress into feasibility.
QLDC is the overall programme manager and funding intermediary between participating businesses and EECA. For approved projects, QLDC enters into the project funding agreement with the business and passes through the approved funding in line with programme requirements.
EECA provides the funding through its Efficient Demand Flexibility initiative and reviews projects for funding approval.
Revolve Energy provides specialist battery expertise and leads bulk procurement. Businesses may use Revolve or appoint their own suitably qualified energy consultant.
Read the Business Battery Programme Guidance Document for details of eligibility, funding, the process and business responsibilities.
Expressions of Interest close on 10 November 2026.
Questions? feel free to get in touch.