Action taken against Renewable Energy Pty Ltd (Re-Energi)

23 October 2025 

The commission has taken action against Renewable Energy Pty Ltd (Re-Energi) for allegedly breaching the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program rules. 

Alleged breach 

The commission alleges Re-Energi and contractors working on their behalf:

• Made false claims about work undertaken and consumer consent. This included claiming Victorian energy efficiency certificates (certificates) for upgrades that did not occur or did not meet VEU program requirements.
• Engaged in prohibited sales and marketing activity, including illegal doorknocking, high-pressure sales tactics and failing to provide consumers with the required information.

Re-Energi as a VEU accredited business must ensure contractors and the certificates they create comply with the VEU program rules. 

Addressing conduct that compromises market integrity is a compliance and enforcement priority of the commission. This includes a focus on businesses that provide false information to the commission about VEU upgrades.

Our decision 

We have:

• Suspended Re-Energi’s VEU accreditation for three months.
• Refused registration and ordered the surrender of a total of Ordered the surrender of 28 certificates created by Re-Energi, valued at over $2,500*.
• Required Re-Energi to undertake a compliance audit to assess their compliance with the VEU program rules.

*Figure calculated using the certificate value of $85, the spot price on 20 October 2025.