The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program helps Victorians cut power bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Since 2009, the program has supported over 2 million households to upgrade their appliances and equipment. Products include lighting, space heating and cooling, water heating, and draft sealing.
Eligibility
Every Victorian household can participate in the program and be eligible for incentives for energy-efficient products and services.
Your participation is voluntary.
How much can I save?
The average household can save between $120 and $1,100 a year on energy costs depending on the upgrade.
Key steps when organising VEU installation
To get a discount on the installation of a heating and cooling system you must:
- install an approved product
Hint: research these products for their suitability and quality. There are a lot of products approved for installation as part of VEU. Not all products are of the same quality or suitable for every environment. - work with an accredited provider
Hint: get quotes from several providers. Accredited providers offer different types of products, services, expertise and costs. Make sure to get a quote from several accredited providers on the final installed price of the appliance, which includes the discount.
VEU products include…
![Clothes dryer](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0033/564594/varieties/icon.png)
Clothes dryers for households
![Fridge](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0035/564578/varieties/icon.png)
Fridges and freezers
![Flame and icycle](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0035/564587/varieties/icon.png)
Heating and cooling for households
![Scorecard icon showing a house using solar, high energy star rating](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0021/661215/varieties/icon.png)
Home energy rating assessments
![solar hotwater system](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0029/563573/varieties/icon.png)
Hot water systems for households
![](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0030/692193/varieties/icon.png)
Induction cooktops
![power usage home display](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0029/564608/varieties/icon.png)
In-home displays
![roof insulation benefits icon](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0030/577443/varieties/icon.png)
Insulation
![light globe](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0030/562197/varieties/icon.png)
Lighting for households
![pool pump](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0028/564607/varieties/icon.png)
Pool pumps for households
![Showerhead](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0030/563574/varieties/icon.png)
Shower heads for households
![television](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0025/574108/varieties/icon.png)
Televisions for households
![weatherseal](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0031/563575/varieties/icon.png)
Weather sealing
![window glazing icon](https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0031/577435/varieties/icon.png)
Window glazing for households
For more information, visit about the VEU program.
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