Understand Government Incentives for Energy Upgrades
Eligible Victorian households and businesses may be able to access government support for selected energy-efficiency and renewable-energy upgrades.
Programs, eligibility requirements, approved products and incentive amounts can change. We help you understand the relevant options and direct you to the appropriate current program requirements.
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program supports eligible energy-efficiency activities and can help reduce the cost of selected upgrades for eligible households and businesses. Eligibility and available incentives depend on the current program rules, the activity being undertaken, the property and the products or equipment involved.
Victorian households may have access to support for eligible solar installations and related energy upgrades. Available programs and eligibility requirements can change, so current requirements should be checked when planning an installation.
Solar Victoria administers Victorian solar programs and publishes current eligibility and program requirements. Energy Saving Shop can help you understand how applicable government programs relate to your proposed solar project.
Eligible small-scale renewable-energy systems may be able to generate Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs), which can reduce the upfront cost of an eligible solar installation. Eligibility and certificate values depend on current rules and the system being installed.
Understand your proposed energy upgrade.
Identify potentially relevant incentive programs.
Explain the key eligibility considerations.
Understand requirements for the selected product or installation.
Direct you to current government program information where appropriate.
Government incentives are subject to eligibility, program availability, approved products, installation requirements and current government rules. Incentive amounts should not be treated as guaranteed until eligibility has been confirmed.
VEU is a Victorian government program supporting eligible energy-efficiency upgrades. The activities and requirements available under the program are subject to current rules.
Small-scale Technology Certificates are certificates that may be created for eligible renewable-energy systems under the applicable federal scheme, subject to current eligibility rules.
We can help you understand relevant incentive opportunities and the requirements that may apply to your proposed energy upgrade.
Government support may be available for eligible Victorian households and qualifying installations. Programs and eligibility can change.
No. Incentives depend on current program rules, eligibility, approved products and the specific project. Eligibility should be confirmed before relying on an incentive.