VEU-Eligible Upgrades

Energy Upgrades That Pay for Themselves

Six upgrade categories that help reduce energy use and improve home comfort, with rebates available for eligible properties under the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

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Water saving showerhead upgrade
Showerheads

Water Saving Showerheads

A high-efficiency showerhead uses up to 50% less water than a standard model, without reducing shower pressure or comfort. Less hot water means less energy spent heating it, cutting both your water and energy bills simultaneously.

This is one of the quickest, easiest upgrades available under the VEU program. Our technicians can install compliant showerheads across your home in under an hour, often at little or no cost to eligible households, subject to eligibility.

Up to 50% reduction in hot water usage
WELS-rated 3-star or higher products only
Quick installation, minimal disruption
Often low cost for eligible households
Can be bundled with other VEU upgrades
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Evaporative vent cover in a Victorian living room
Weather Sealing

Draught Proofing & Weather Sealing

A meaningful share of a home's heating and cooling can escape through gaps. We help reduce this with door seals, evaporative vent covers and exhaust fan seals, with rebates available for eligible properties under the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

Our certified assessors identify and seal every air leak, making your home measurably more comfortable in both winter and summer and reducing the workload on your heating and cooling systems.

Professional assessment of all air leak points
Door seals, evaporative vent covers, exhaust fan seals
No disruption, typically completed in one visit
Often $0 cost to eligible households
Improves comfort and reduces noise intrusion
Tradesperson installing weather seals
Door seal product
Exhaust fan seal
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Modern reverse-cycle air conditioner in a Victorian home
Heating & Cooling

Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning

Reverse-cycle air conditioning is the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home. By switching from gas ducted heating or old resistive electric heaters to a modern reverse-cycle system, you can cut your heating costs by more than half.

The VEU program provides significant rebates for eligible homes upgrading to approved reverse-cycle systems, servicing both residential lounges and whole-home ducted solutions.

3 to 5x more efficient than gas or resistive heating
Heats in winter, cools in summer, one system
Wall-split and ducted options available
Premium brands: Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu
Average saving: $800 to $1,400 per year
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Heat pump hot water system installed on a Victorian home
Hot Water

Heat Pump Hot Water Systems

Hot water accounts for up to 25% of the average household's energy bill. A heat pump hot water system uses smart refrigerant technology to extract heat from the air, producing the same hot water as a traditional system for a fraction of the energy cost.

Under the VEU program, most Victorian homes can replace their ageing electric or gas storage systems with a premium heat pump unit at a reduced cost, subject to eligibility.

Up to 75% reduction in hot water energy costs
Replaces gas or old electric storage systems
Available for homes and small businesses
Full installation, including plumbing connections
Average saving: $600 to $900 per year
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Solar panels and battery storage on Victorian home
Solar & Battery

Solar Panels & Battery Storage

Victoria's sunshine is an asset, and a properly sized solar and battery system lets you use it fully. Generate your own clean power during the day, store the surplus in a battery, and draw from it at night to dramatically reduce or even eliminate your electricity bills.

Combined with VEU incentives and Victoria's Solar Homes rebates, quality solar installations are now within reach for virtually every Victorian household and business.

Premium panels: LG, REC, Jinko Tiger series
Battery storage: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow, BYD
Custom system sizing for your actual usage
Grid connection and feed-in tariff setup
Average saving: $1,200 to $2,400 per year
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Commercial LED lighting upgrade in warehouse and carpark
Lighting

Non-Building Lighting Upgrades

High-intensity discharge lamps and halogen floodlights in carparks, warehouses, sporting grounds, and outdoor facilities are massive energy consumers. Upgrading to modern LED equivalents typically cuts lighting energy use by 60 to 80% while improving light quality.

The VEU program's non-building lighting category covers a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, delivering fast payback periods and significant operating cost reductions for businesses and facilities.

Carparks, warehouses, sports facilities, signage
60 to 80% energy reduction versus HID lamps
50,000+ hour LED lifespan, far fewer replacements
VEU rebates reduce or eliminate upfront cost
Full project management, supply and install
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No-Obligation Assessment

Not Sure What You Qualify For?

Our VEU specialists will assess your property, identify every upgrade you're eligible for, and give you a clear, no-surprise quote. Most Victorians qualify for more than they expect.

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