Morrison pledges $50m in 'energy efficiency' grants as part of climate policy pivot

Another climate announcement comes as the Coalition attempts to win back concerned voters

The Morrison government will persist with its attempted climate policy pivot by promising $50m in grants for businesses and community organisations to embark on energy efficiency projects, and an additional $17m to help building owners benchmark their energy use.

The proposed investment in energy efficiency, which is one of the components of the government's strategy for meeting Australia's Paris commitments, comes as the prime minister has sent a public signal that Victorian energy retailers will have to pick up the costs of electricity transmitted through a second interconnector between Tasmania and the mainland.