Updates to the VEU program

Heat pump water heaters or gas/electric boosted solar water heaters are not eligible for replacement under the VEU program regardless of how they are operating or the fresh start rule.

Victorian energy efficiency certificates (VEECs) are only eligible to be created for installations at off-grid sites where the fuel source emits greenhouse gas emissions.

From 1 July 2019, every person must comply with the EPA’s Waste Management Policy, which is banning e-waste from landfill.

We will be releasing updates to the VEU Registry and our guidance documents to reflect the updated VEU specifications on 10 June 2019.

We will be releasing updates to the VEU Registry and our guidance documents to reflect changes to the program rules commencing on 10 June 2019.

Following our recent review, we have gazetted the updated Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) Guidelines, which takes effect from 3 June 2019.

We have updated the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Obligations and Program Guide for Accredited Persons to reflect that accredited persons must ensure that installers are equipped with safe portable ladders when performing residential lighting upgrades (and other relevant program activities).

Following consultation on the transition period to allow non omni-directional lamps to be installed under activity 21A, we have decided to extend the transition period for these lamps until 31 July 2019. 

We have made changes to our activity guides to clarify and update a number of requirements for lighting activities. 

We have proposed amendments to the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target guidelines and seek feedback on these proposed amendments.

We have released documentation to enable participation in the six new gas efficiency activities which commence on 1 March 2019 under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. You can now apply to become accredited for these activities. 

We have finalised our training and licensing requirements for incandescent GLS or compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) replacement activities (activity 21A). From 12 February 2019, licensed electricians will need to be involved in all stages of this activity. Accredited Persons will need to provide appropriate training to minimise safety risks associated with the replacement of CFLs on installers and consumers.