This page sets out the fees charged as part of the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.
VEU program fees
Fees
New Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program fees for 2026 and 2027 will apply from 1 January 2026, following a review and consultation process by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
The new fee structure enables the commission to effectively exercise its functions and provide oversight of the program.
The Essential Services Commission (‘the commission’) administers and regulates the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program in accordance with the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007 (VEET Act) and regulations.
Table 1. Current VEU program fees and revised fees from 1 January 2026
Description of Fee | Current fee (until 30 December 2025) | Fees from 1 January 2025 | Who the fee applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for accreditation (Section 9(1)(a) of the VEET Act) | $3,000 | $3,000 (no change) | Accredited persons |
| Application for renewal of accreditation (section 9(1)(b) of the VEET Act) | $1,000 | $1,000 (no change) | Accredited persons |
| Application for approval of a project impact report, where there has been no prior approval of an application for a project impact report for the project (regulation 11 of the PBA Regulations) | $500 | $500 (no change) | Accredited persons |
| Application to list a product on the ESC Register (regulation 32 of the VEET Regulations) | $500 | $500 (no change) | Product applicants |
| Lodgement of an energy acquisition statement (section 33 of the VEET Act) | $3,122 | $4,829 (increase) | Energy retailers |
| Request for reconsideration of a reviewable decision (section 56 of the VEET Act) | $750 | $750 (no change) | Persons seeking review |
| Fee for creation of, and notification to determine registration of, a certificate (section 22 of the VEET Act) | $2.33 | $4.35 (increase) | Accredited persons |
| Late lodgement of an application for renewal of accreditation | $13,814 | $7,376 (decrease) | Accredited persons |
| Application to open a VEET scheme registry account | $2,000 | $2,000 (no change) | People who hold, transfer or surrender VEECs (accredited persons and relevant entities may have the fee waived) |
| Application for variation of conditions of accreditation | $1,500 | $1,500 (no change) | Accredited persons |