The Victorian Government has released the Energy Safety Roadmap which sets out how Victorians will be kept safe as the state continues its shift to modern, renewable energy.

The transition to renewable energy is essential to meeting Victoria’s climate goals. More households and businesses are using solar panels, batteries, electric vehicle chargers, and other new emerging technologies, bringing new safety responsibilities that must be managed carefully.

Our pillars of reform

The Energy Safety Roadmap sets out a series of reforms under 3 pillars:

  • Improving product standards and labelling.
  • Strengthen recall processes.
  • Ensure the safe installation and maintenance of solar, batteries and electric vehicle chargers.
  • Make sure the gas network remains safe as more homes and businesses choose to switch to electric.
  • Provide clear information so consumers understand how to use new technology safely.

  • Modernise our energy safety laws and regulations so they keep pace with new technologies.
  • Strengthen oversight and make sure Energy Safe Victoria has the powers, tools and resources it needs.
  • Ensure the regulatory framework is flexible, fit-for-purpose, and supports safe innovation.

  • Review licensing requirements for electrical workers, plumbers and gasfitters so qualifications match emerging technologies.
  • Work with industry and training providers to ensure workers get the energy safety training they need.
  • Ensure a skilled workforce that is capable of safely installing, handling, and maintaining new technologies.

Actions

The roadmap responds to the findings of the Energy Safety Review which examined current and future risks.

The review found that while Victoria has made strong progress over the past 2 decades. The existing safety framework of legislation, regulation and enforcement was built for a different energy system and now needs updating to stay fit for purpose.

To keep pace with the energy transition, the Victorian Government will modernise the state’s energy safety regulatory framework, future-proofing it for ongoing technological changes. This includes:

  • reviewing legislation
  • strengthening oversight, and
  • ensuring Energy Safe Victoria has the tools and resources it needs for risk-based regulation of a changing energy system.

The Victorian Government will also work to ensure that the workforce gets the required energy safety training and experience, so the next generation of workers are ready for the jobs ahead.

Licensing requirements for electrical workers, plumbers, and gasfitters will also be reviewed.

Next steps

Implementation of the Energy Safety Roadmap will begin in early 2026. The Victorian Government will work closely with industry, unions and regulators to progress early actions.

The Energy Safety Roadmap is available below:

Page last updated: 16/12/25