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Old electric motors use far more energy than new, energy-efficient electric motors. By replacing a motor, you can lower your power bills, reduce carbon emissions and save energy.
Eligibility
Victorian businesses can receive discounts for energy-efficient motor upgrades. Victoria’s largest energy users are not eligible unless they opt in to participate.
For further information, visit Victorian Energy Upgrades for businesses.
How much discount to expect
To install | Indicative discount* |
|---|---|
High-efficiency MEPS listed motor (medium size motor of 75kW) | $560 |
High-efficiency MEPS listed motor (maximum size motor of 185kW) | $1,540 |
Premium and super premium motor (small size motor of 15kW) | $280 |
Premium and super premium motor (medium size motor of 75kW) | $1,120 |
Premium and super premium motor (maximum size of 185kW) | $2,380 |
Your final installation cost, including your discount, is determined by your accredited provider.
This cost depends on your:
- certificate price (which fluctuates)
- choice of product and/ or upgrade
- location
- installation costs
- accredited provider’s administrative costs.
Under the VEU program, high efficiency motors cannot be free. A minimum contribution of $200 (including GST) must be met by all businesses undertaking the upgrade.
For more information on certificate prices under the VEU program, please visit Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs).
Find an accredited provider in your area
Accredited providers often work with installers who are not listed on the registry.
Please note that as VEU is a market-based program:
- not all accredited providers listed above will necessarily be offering high efficiency motors at present
- accredited providers can choose when and where they undertake upgrades.
Page last updated: 02/10/25