Where we invest

Sustainable Cities

The CEFC invests in a broad range of clean energy opportunities to accelerate the clean energy transition of Australia’s 50 largest cities

– delivering productivity, accessibility and liveability benefits through the Sustainable Cities Investment Program.

CEFC finance is being used across the urban environment to deliver clean energy benefits to commercial, industrial and residential property. We invest in low emissions transport and cleaner infrastructure, as well as manufacturing, educational and community assets.

Eligible projects range from precinct-scale renewable energy developments, to next-generation transport management systems, green buildings and energy efficient new and retrofitted affordable housing. The investments are intended to drive new enterprise and economic growth, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to more resilient and liveable cities, where the majority of Australians live.

Clean energy and our cities

Electricity

Delivering low cost low emissions electricity by backing renewable energy projects, energy storage and demand management solutions.

Transport

Mode switching from road to rail, electrification of urban transport, charging infrastructure and finance for fleet and residential electric vehicles.

Infrastructure

Working with asset owners and operators to significantly lower their emissions, whether by improving existing assets or investing in new energy efficient technologies and operating models.

Manufacturing

From food processors to building materials producers, Australia’s manufacturers have a wide range of energy needs that can be addressed by upgrading to more energy efficient equipment and switching to cleaner, lower cost energy.

Housing

Cutting emissions across social and affordable housing, build-to-rent and masterplanned communities, seniors living and student accommodation.

Waste

Effective waste management delivers positive renewable energy outcomes, diverts waste from landfill and creates usable by-products such as compost.

Case study

Innovative technology meets innovative finance to deliver solar and batteries to SA homes

South Australian households can draw on cost-competitive CEFC finance to install home solar and battery storage under the South Australian government’s Home Battery Scheme.

WA large-scale energy from waste project an Australian first

This facility represents a significant opportunity to reduce pressure on landfill capacity and create a new and reliable source of green power. We are proud to be supporting Western Australia to achieve its waste management and green energy goals, and we are committed to engaging with local communities throughout construction and once the facility is operating.
Frank Smith
Avertas Energy

Social and economic infrastructure to get clean energy boost

Morrison & Co has been investing in renewable energy for over 20 years and we are convinced that applying the decarbonisation and energy efficiency lens to a broader set of infrastructure assets will generate better long-term investment outcomes.
Paul Newfield
Morrison & Co