If you’re operating a businesses operating in Victoria, we have good news, you may qualify for rebates on split system air conditioners, provided you meet the following eligibility criteria:
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The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program is an initiative by the state government put in place to help Victorian households and businesses lower their energy bills and at the same time reduce their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. Via the program, eligible participants can access a variety of financial incentives or discounts when upgrading to approved energy-efficient products and services, such as LED lighting, hot water systems, and heating and cooling.
Yes — businesses are absolutely included under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, however they have to adhere to certain criteria to be access it;
Location- Your business must be located within Metro or Rural Victoria.
Property- The property must be strictly commercial in nature and you can only apply for one credit per site. Please note that some restrictions apply to properties build within the last two years.
Energy-efficient upgrades approved under the scheme- When replacing an existing system, you have to follow the guidelines and ensure the new energy-efficient product is approved under the program, sourced through a VEU-accredited provider and listed on the VEU Register of Products.
Accredited Installer- The installation of the upgraded system MUST be done by an accredited provider.
Decommissioning your old system- To qualify, you must prove removal of your old system before replacing it with a new energy efficient one. Determining whether your old system qualifies for an upgrade and the process to obtain the VEU credits will be handled by your accredited provider.
Exemptions for large Premises- Some large commercial or industrial sites are exempt unless they explicitly opt in. You can check the ESC’s “Register of Scheduled Activity Premises” to confirm if your premises are exempt from the scheme, or just ask us.
Eligible upgrades include LED lighting, efficient hot water systems (heat pump or solar), heating and cooling units, commercial refrigeration, motors, insulation, draught sealing, low-flow fixtures, and in-business energy displays. All products must be listed on the VEU Register as “Approved”. Your certified installer should ensure that only products approved under the VEU program are used in the premise upgrade.
The level of potential savings vary depending on the types of energy efficient products being installed and size of the upgrade. Discounts can range from covering a portion of the cost to fully offsetting it. Once on site, your accredited installer should help you maximize savings for your business under the VEU program.
If you choose an accredited provider like iPlug Green Energy, they’ll manage the entire process for you, including applying for energy credits on your behalf, with the discount applied directly to your invoice.
Don’t miss out! Check if your business could be eligible for the Victorian commercial lighting rebate. Victorian businesses can save up to 90% of their energy costs, access great quality LED lighting upgrades, reduce maintenance, and lower emissions.
