NERA is offering up to $3 million in co-funding to proposals...

NERA is offering up to $3 million in co-funding to proposals that utilise a proven technology ready to roll out to the energy sector, and which provide economic and environmental benefits to the customer.

That could include projects around renewable energy, hybrid energy, smart grid, energy storage, energy efficiency, water treatment, waste management, air quality and resource efficiency.

Submissions close on August 31.

The successful projects will be announced later this year, after which they will be introduced to additional potential industry parties.

Expressions of interest need project and technology overviews, a summary of the level of innovation, project development, commercial overview and details of the project proponent, financial capacity and proposed project financing model.

NERA CEO Miranda Taylor said the energy resources sector recognised it needed to innovate and transform in order to remain competitive, which is why her group is scouting world-class projects that are being developed on home soil.

"As the Industry Growth Centre for the energy resources sector, NERA is ready to assist innovators with projects that enhance the sector's competitiveness and productivity," she said.

"Australia can become a powerhouse on the global stage when it comes to commercialising and connecting innovators and technology companies with the energy resources sector.

"By working together, we can ensure the Australian sector is competitive, diverse and innovative for many decades to come."