Victorian Energy Upgrades for homes
Learn more about the Victorian Energy Upgrades program for homes, including rebates, eligibility and guidance to support households switching from gas to efficient electric appliances.
Lincoln Lau is a homeowner and VEU household customer based in Brunswick.
His installer introduced him to the benefits of the VEU program.
Lincoln was looking for a new heating and cooling system after his old ducted gas heater broke.
He researched several providers before contacting a local business. He was pleased to learn they were a VEU Accredited Provider and could offer him a discount as part of his final installation cost.
They removed and replaced his old ducted gas system with an energy-efficient ducted reverse cycle system. Lincoln opted for a unit with a higher Energy Star rating.
'If my bills work out to be cheaper in the end, I don’t mind the upfront cost,' he said.
While Lincoln has always been keen to electrify his home, the discounts and rebates offered under the program were a huge incentive.
'If I can switch everything to electric, I would prefer that,' he added.
'It’s good that the government is offering discounts to help others switch to electric as well.'
Lincoln discussed the benefits available to other households. 'I think with the rising cost of gas, the number one goal for Victorians is knowing that their gas bill won’t be so high on a day-to-day basis,' he said.
'That's what most people will be happy about.'
He added that free electricity is a big drawcard for households opting for solar energy.
Page last updated: 30/03/26