Updates to the program
Read the latest updates to the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.
This page provides information for industry participants in the VEU program. To access consumer information about the program, please go to Energy saving information for consumers
How to become a VEU accredited person
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… and benchmark rating specifications commencing on 20 june 2025. (, ) 20 may 2025 changes to the veu program by the victorian energy efficiency target amendment (energy upgrades for the future) bill 2024 summary of key changes to the veu program and what it means for industry participants. (, ) 31 march 2025 clarifying eligibility requirements for space heating and cooling activity (activity 6) we have released updated activity guides to clarify the eligibility of certain upgrades for
Essential Services Commission Annual Report 2023–24
Our 2023–24 annual report was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on Thursday 31 October 2024. The report demonstrates our commitment to promoting the long-term interests of Victorian consumers with respect to the price, quality and reliability of essential services.
31 October 2024
Essential News
Essential News is our monthly newsletter with all the latest news from across the commission.
June 2025
Latest edition of Essential News
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We have completed our review of the prices Western Water will charge from 1 July 2020.
We conducted our review under our new PREMO pricing framework, which:
- promotes better value and outcomes for Victorian water customers
- requires water businesses to undertake meaningful customer engagement to inform their price submissions.
Activity requirements
To be eligible for certificates, activities must be carried out in accordance with the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target regulatory framework. For more information about an activity's specific requirements, view the following pages:
Commercial and public lighting
The measurement and verification method for project-based activities uses industry-standard measurement and verification techniques to calculate energy savings. The project-based activities, measurement and verification method is used for energy-saving projects at business and non-residential sites, typically with large energy use. Savings are determined by comparing energy use before and after the project implementation, using industry-standard measurement and
The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program helps Victorians reduce their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions by providing access to discounted energy efficient products and services. Read more about the program and how we regulate it.Project-based activities help businesses access incentives for large and custom Victorian Energy Upgrades projects.They move away from deemed activities to allow businesses flexibility to access incentives and
… council compliance reports read reports that determine whether councils have complied with the relevant rate cap when they set their rates for each financial year. overview the minister for local government sets local council rate caps. the cap is the maximum amount a council can increase its general rates and municipal charges within a financial year. each year, we produce a compliance report that outlines whether councils have complied with their council rate cap when they set their
This page provides information for accredited providers and scheme participants of the VEU program. To access consumer information on the program, please go to the Energy saving information for consumers page.
Space conditioning activities
This category covers:
- underfloor insulation (activity 12)
- double glazed window (activity 13)
- thermally efficient window
… veu audits information for accredited persons and relevant entities about veu assurance and compliance audits and auditing of annual energy acquisition statements. veu audits the victorian energy efficiency target act 2007 (veet act) requires the following audits to ensure that those operating under … and assurance audits: accredited persons must undergo an independent assurance audit at least once every two years. they may also be subject to compliance audits in certain circumstances.
Victorian energy efficiency certificate (VEEC) holdings
27 June 2025
Daily VEEC Summary Report
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26 June 2025
Daily VEEC Summary Report