30 June 2026
Changes to the Victorian Energy Upgrades induction cooktop activity (Part 46)
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (the department) has published updated versions of the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Regulations 2018 and Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Specifications which introduces changes to the induction cooktop activity (Part 46). These changes commence on 30 June 2026.
The following changes have been made to the activity:
- the activity will continue in the VEU program (with reference to an end date removed)
- the requirement for products to be listed on the Secretary’s product list has been removed
- the evidentiary requirement for customers to provide a recent gas bill / LPG invoice has been removed.
The following design components have been retained in the activity:
- limit of one induction cooktop product per residential premises (that is at least two years old)
- point-of-sale approach
- $200 minimum co-payment
- current scope and requirements for eligible products
- requirement for the induction cooktop factsheet to be provided to the customer before Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) are created for the induction cooktop activity (the factsheet will be revised to reflect changes that come into effect for the activity)
- current level of VEEC incentive.
These changes will provide continued support for the electrification of households, noting cooktops are often the last appliance upgraded when electrifying a home. These changes are anticipated to encourage further uptake of the induction cooktop activity in the VEU program by enabling customers to claim incentives for eligible induction cooktop products as they enter the market.
The department welcomes continued stakeholder feedback on the activity design, technical requirements and the removal of the product list.
For more information on the induction cooktop activity, please visit the department’s website: Induction cooktop discounts
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