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17 results found for search “veu”
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VEU to provide insulation rebates
The Victorian government has announced that it will subsidise residential ceiling insulation through the VEU program from 2026.
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Next step in the VEU’s strategic review
A new discussion paper about the Victorian Energy Upgrades program has been released for public comment, to kick off the next stage of a major strategic review.
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VEU program seeks views on new targets
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program – billed as the largest energy-efficiency program in Australia – is setting emissions reduction targets for 2026 and 2027, and has produced a regulatory impact statement to present options and elicit public comment. The VEU program is a market-based scheme that provides financial assistance to households and businesses adopting more […]
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Government responds to feedback on VEU program
In response to feedback from installers and customers, the Victorian government is proposing amendments to the VEU program.
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VEU considering co-payment and warranties
The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program is consulting on introducing co-payment and warranty requirements for space heating and cooling, water heating, and cold room upgrades.
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VEU program targets gas bills and emissions
The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program helps businesses and households cut power bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It does this by providing access to discounted energy-efficient products and services. Six new gas efficiency activities were recently added to the program, which provides access to energy-saving products through accredited providers. The activities can be undertaken by […]
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RMIT to host free retrofit panel session
RMIT will host a panel event called “Learning from Research and Policy: Delivering Affordable Retrofit” on Thursday, May 1 in Melbourne.
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The day Jacinta Allan came to visit
After installing solar panels through the VEU program, an AIRAH staff member received a surprise visit from Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.
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Victoria’s energy incentive scheme powers ahead
The Victorian government is proposing changes to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, including an extension of the term of the program, stronger enforcement powers for the regulator, and more flexibility around certificates. Under the VEU program, households and businesses can access incentives to install energy-efficient appliances. In 2023, the program was updated to support […]
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I got a home energy assessment: Here’s what I learnt
How can we improve household thermal performance and reduce our energy bills? I got a home energy assessment to find out.
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Victorian government increases rebates for electrification
The Victorian government is driving electrification for households and businesses through the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.
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Victoria to revise energy upgrades program
The Victorian government is seeking input to update two incentives available under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program: space heating and cooling, and water heating. The VEU program households access discounted energy efficient products and services. This is done through accredited providers who operate across the state. As well as equipment such as low-flow showerheads, […]
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New incentives for energy efficient cold rooms
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has published the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Cold room) Regulations 2021 and the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Specifications 2018 Version 10.0. The Victorian Energy Upgrades program sets state-wide targets to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and offer businesses and households access to discounted energy-efficient products […]
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Updates to incentives for refrigerated cabinets
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is updating the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program for refrigerated cabinets. Refrigerated cabinets are designed to store and display chilled and/or frozen food items, and are typically used in retail stores such as supermarkets, petrol stations, liquor outlets and smaller food and beverage vendors. The VEU […]
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Incentives coming for heat pump water heaters
The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program is proposing a new energy efficiency activity which provides financial incentives for businesses wishing to install an efficient heat pump water heater (HPWH). The proposed activity has been developed collaboratively by the VEU team and the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) team in New South Wales with a view to […]
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Plan to expand energy-efficiency upgrades
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has opened a public consultation to expand the range of energy efficiency upgrades available to households and businesses, as part of the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. The VEU program is established under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) Act 2007 to help Victoria reduce its […]
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New technologies eligible for Victorian Energy Upgrades
The Victorian government has set new targets for the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, and is expanding the range of technologies that households and businesses can access. The VEU program allows households and businesses to access discounts on energy-efficient products and services. This already includes reverse-cycle air conditioners for households, as well as a wider […]