How we register Victorian energy efficiency certificates (VEECs)

When accredited persons create Victorian energy efficiency certificates (VEECs) for installations undertaken as part of the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, they submit the VEEC creation activity to us for assessment.

Assessing VEECs

VEEC fees are charged at the point of VEEC creation. Our work to assess VEECs for registration only commences once the certificate creation fee is paid.

We assess VEEC submissions each week and will seek further information if required. We use a risk-based process to inform our consideration of information requirements. We also use 'risk flags' and trends analysis that direct our assessment on claimed VEECs.

Our assessments determine whether an installation complies with program requirements for the particular activity. Assessment time vary depending on the risk rating of the activity.

During our assessment we will check that:

• the activity is not a duplicate of a previous activity
• the product type and quantity matches what has been claimed
• all aspects of the activity are accurately reflected in the submitted information
• the abatement corresponding to the VEECs created is realised the documentation provided meets our requirements.

If the information provided is insufficient to demonstrate that VEECs have been properly created, the accredited person may withdraw the VEECs or we may refuse registration of the VEECs. In both instances the creation fee will still be charged to the accredited person.  We will only waive VEEC creation fees when an accredited person withdraws an activity before the 6am invoicing deadline on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Registering VEECs

Once VEEC creation claims have been validated, we will register the VEECs. Once registered, the accredited person can sell and transfer the VEECs to another party who holds a VEET scheme registry account.

Required documentation to create VEECs for each activity

Each activity has specific evidentiary documentation requirements for creating VEECs. Detailed instructions are available in the activity guide for the relevant activity.