VEU specifications
The Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Regulations 2018 commenced on 10 December 2018 and provided for deemed activities in the VEU program.
The VEU specifications set out:
- how prescribed activities under regulation 10 of the Regulations can be carried out in a manner that achieves additional abatement, thereby making them eligible for incentives
- how to determine the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent (in tonnes) of greenhouse gas emissions that are reduced by carrying out an activity prescribed in the Regulations
- any other matters left to it by the Regulations.
The guidelines for updating the Victorian Energy Upgrades Specifications – Version 1.0 outline the process followed when updating or changing the Specifications.
Current Victorian Energy Upgrade specifications
VEU Specifications Version 24.0 comes into effect on 30 June 2026. This update aligns the VEU Specifications with the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Induction Cooktops) Regulations 2026.
The end date for the induction cooktop activity has been removed. All cooktop products which satisfy the VEU product requirements will be eligible for the activity (the requirement for products to be listed on the Secretary’s product list has been removed).
The specifications also clarify eligible lighting control device combinations in Table 27.7 and Table 35.7.
VEU specifications
Page last updated: 29/06/26