victoria energy efficiency

Grants

Port Phillip Bay Fund. The Port Phillip Bay Fund supports projects by community groups and organisations who help protect and enhance the environmental health of the Bay. A range of government grant programs are available to assist with funding energy efficiency projects.

Weather sealing

From 31 May 2023, homes with open flued gas appliances or flueless space heaters, will not be eligible for weather sealing activities through the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. Excluded appliances include: open flued gas space heaters. open flued ducted heaters installed in cupboards. indoor open flued water heaters.

Build for energy efficiency | Sustainability Victoria

All new homes and significant renovations in Victoria need to comply with the energy efficiency standards of the National Construction Code (NCC) and must meet a minimum 7-star performance standard …

Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Course code CPP41119. This is a qualification for thermal performance assessors and home sustainability assessors. Thermal performance assessors operate under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) to rate the energy efficiency of a home based on its design. They use government approved software and information obtained from ...

Energy Bill Relief Fund

New - Energy Bill Relief 2024-25. All Australian households will receive a $300 rebate and eligible small businesses $325 from the Australian Government, to be paid in instalments on your electricity bill throughout 2024-25. State and territory governments will administer the rebates and deliver the payments through retailers.

Business Recovery Energy Efficiency Fund

The $31 million Business Recovery Energy Efficiency Fund (BREEF) concluded in July 2023, delivering 108 energy management projects in energy efficiency upgrades – reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25,000 tonnes a year, providing $13 million in financial benefits to business and providing 90 jobs during delivery and another …

Save energy in the home | Sustainability Victoria

Heating. In Victoria, heating uses the most energy in the home. Significant savings can be made by improving the thermal efficiency of your home to reduce draughts and keep the heat from escaping. Upgrading your heating system can be the most effective way to cut your energy bill. Upgrading to an electric reverse cycle split system is the most ...

About the Victorian Energy Upgrades program

No. The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program reduces greenhouse gases by providing access to discounted energy efficient products and services.

Energy efficiency in social housing | Housing.vic.gov

The $112 million Energy Efficiency in Social Housing Program (EESHP) has been expanded with a $46 million contribution from the Commonwealth Government. This program aims to: reduce energy bills of social housing renters, including gas bills by supporting fuel shifting to electric appliances. improve thermal comfort of homes and …

Joint media release: Cheaper, cleaner energy for more Victorians

More Victorians will benefit from cheaper, cleaner energy, with a $108 million package for apartment residents and social housing tenants. The Albanese Government is matching the Andrews Government''s investment of $46 million to expand the Victorian Energy Efficiency in Social Housing program to a total of $92 million, reducing …

Making rental homes better to live in

We''re making rental properties safer and more energy efficient. This drives down power bills for renters and keeps their homes warm in winter and cool in summer. Consultation is open on proposed new minimum rental standards. These include requirements for ceiling insulation, draughtproofing, hot water efficiency and cooling.

Part 2.6 Energy efficiency | NCC

State and Territory Variations. P2.6.1 is replaced in Victoria as follows:. P2.6.1 Building. A building must have, to the degree necessary, a level of thermal performance to facilitate the efficient use of energy for artificial heating and cooling and a level of water use performance to facilitate the efficient use of water, appropriate to—

Victoria pledges $797m for Australia''s biggest household energy ...

Victorians have been promised Australia''s biggest household energy efficiency drive, with the Andrews government pledging $797m to programs it says will cut power bills and greenhouse gas emissions.

Victorian Energy Upgrades for households | energy.gov

The Victorian Energy Upgrades program helps Victorians cut power bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Households can receive rebates or discounts on …

Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007

The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.

Heating and cooling for households

On average, Victorian households can spend up to $800 a year, or a third of their energy bill, on heating. This can be significantly more for businesses. By replacing old heating and cooling systems with more energy-efficient ones or simply purchasing new energy-efficient ones, you can significantly reduce the costs and energy use associated ...

Top 10 energy saving tips

Our top 10 energy saving tips. 1. Switch off lights and electrical appliances when not using them. To save the most energy, switch off the power point rather than leave appliances on standby. Turn off your heater, cooling units and appliances when you go to bed or leave the house. Switch off your computer and equipment such as printers or Wi-Fi ...

Building or renovating a home for energy efficiency

The 7 Star Homes program worked with businesses and individuals across the building and construction supply chain to increase capability and capacity for delivering energy-efficient homes. All new homes, home renovations, alterations and additions need to comply with the 7-star standard in the National Construction Code.

Energy Smart Housing Manual | Sustainability Victoria

The Energy Smart Housing Manual is a comprehensive and easy to read manual that explains six key energy efficiency concepts specific to Victorian regulations and climate conditions, and how …

Residential Efficiency Scorecard

The Victorian Government''s Scorecard is now the trusted energy rating program for existing homes across Australia. The Residential Efficiency Scorecard rates your home''s energy use and comfort, and provides tailored recommendations for improvements. Scorecard is a unique program that provides an energy star rating for …

Energy

Strengthening energy resilience during extreme weather. Victorian communities are better protected against power outages thanks to investments to improve energy resilience. …

7 star energy efficiency building standards common questions

Class 1 homes built to NCC 2019 must have either a solar water heater or rainwater tank installed to meet Victoria''s variation to energy efficiency requirements. Although this variation has been removed from NCC 2022, both the Victorian variation and related standards in the Plumbing Regulations remain in effect for homes built to comply …

Victorian energy efficiency certificates | Essential Services …

Under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, you can now assess your home''s energy efficiency rating through the Residential Efficiency …

Victoria Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs)

The Victoria Energy Efficiency Target ( VEET) is the scheme which sets up the rules for the creation and sale of VEEC s. There are 10 categories of activities which, if undertaken, can result in the creation of VEECs and the associated discount which is passed on to energy users. 1 VEEC represents 1 tonne of CO2-e abatement, calculated …

Victorian Energy Upgrades program | Essential Services …

We regulate participants and products in the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program to deliver energy efficiency improvements which are more affordable for consumers, and …

7 star energy efficiency building standards

On 26 August 2022, Victoria agreed to increase minimum energy efficiency building standards for new homes from 6 to 7 stars under changes to the National Construction …

Victorian renewable energy and storage targets

Victoria''s legislated energy storage targets are: at least 2.6 GW of energy storage capacity by 2030. at least 6.3 GW by 2035. The energy storage targets will include short, medium and deep duration energy storage systems, allowing energy to be moved around during the day and also to be supplied through longer duration imbalances.

Our renewable energy future

Our plan for change. We have nation-leading renewable energy and storage targets. Victorian Renewable Energy Targets. 25% by 2020 (achieved) 65% by 2030. 95% by 2035. Storage. at least 2.6 GW of energy storage …

Home energy rating assessments

Under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, you can now assess your home''s energy efficiency rating through the Residential Efficiency Scorecard. With a Scorecard assessment, you can: get an energy efficiency star rating based on your home''s energy use: the higher the stars, the lower your energy costs over a year.

Our regulatory framework

Electricity Safety Act 1998. This Act regulates the safety of electricity supply and uses in Victoria and the efficiency of electrical equipment. Energy Safe Victoria administers it. Energy Safe Victoria Act 2005. This Act establishes Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) as the safety regulator for Victoria for electricity and gas.

Victorian Energy Upgrades program | Essential Services …

Victorian Energy Upgrades program. We regulate participants and products in the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program to deliver energy efficiency improvements which are more affordable for consumers, and reduces their long term energy consumption. Home. Victorian Energy Upgrades.

Save energy and money

The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program provides homes and businesses with access to discounted energy-efficient products. These include heating, water heating, lighting and draft sealing products. An average household can expect to save $100 to $200 by upgrading their hot water system, and $150 to $600 by upgrading heating.

Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Enterprises …

The Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Round 2 will support businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment to improve their energy efficiency. These upgrades will enable industries to reduce their energy use, manage energy cost volatility in the long term and contribute to Australia''s target of a …

Rental properties

If you want to know what the law says about minimum standards for rental properties, you can read these sections of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997: Section 65A – Occupation of rented premises that do not comply with rental minimum standards. Section 72 – Urgent repairs. Section 77 – Payment of rent into Rent Special Account.

Key principles of energy-efficient design | Sustainability Victoria

To save money and energy by reducing air leakage: ensure proper building techniques, including proper installation of insulation and sealing holes during construction. use good quality weather sealed external doors and windows. install self-closing extraction fans to cut heat loss. avoid downlights as they require holes in the …

About the VEU program

Victorian Energy Upgrades is a government energy efficiency program. Households and businesses can receive rebates or discounts on energy-saving …

| Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS)

Victoria and Queensland adopt NCC 2022 . Read the latest NatHERS News including details about the new NCC 2022 energy efficiency requirements in Victoria and Queensland.. Changes to Whole of Home training. Due to updates in the NatHERS Technical Note, from 26 April 2024 the Whole of Home introductory and technical …

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