Services Available Under the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program

The Victorian Energy Upgrades program is a great opportunity for households to cut energy costs, save money and support sustainable living goals. Here is a guide to what is available under this program, which includes a free LED upgrade, from accredited LED upgrade services providers.

A Home Energy Assessment 

This is an energy audit that shows exactly how much energy your home is consuming, where this energy is being used and where you can save energy effectively without reducing your comfort. Accredited independent providers will schedule an assessment of your home and give you a rating on a scorecard, giving you a star rating that you can compare to other homes. The higher your rating, the more sustainable your home is, which is great when it comes time to sell! 

Hot Water Systems 

Hot water heating accounts for up to 16% of the average home’s energy bill each month, and you can reduce this by upgrading to a new, more efficient system. This is made more affordable through the Victorian Energy Upgrades program, which offers a rebate system for qualifying upgrades. Amounts are approximate but as a general guideline you can expect inefficient electric and gas water heaters to incur a rebate of between AU$120 – 799 depending on the system’s size and the replacement option selected. 

Heating and Cooling Systems 

Most Australian households spend AU$800 every year on heating and cooling, which can be effectively reduced by upgrading to a more energy efficient system. Projects that qualify for the rebate providing you use an accredited provider include installing efficient ducted gas heaters and gas room heaters, ducted and non-ducted reverse cycle air-conditioners, and ducted evaporative coolers and ductwork. 

Water-Efficient Shower Heads

In most Victorian homes, showers are responsible for the highest amount of hot water use, and a water-efficient shower can help you save water and energy effectively, reducing household costs. Any inefficient shower heads (ones that use more than 9 litres of water per minute, or are rated below 3 stars) can be exchanged for a water-efficient shower head for a rebate of approximately AU$17, if you use an accredited provider. 

Weather Sealing 

If your home is not properly weather-sealed, you’ll use more energy to make your space comfortable – especially during the summer and winter months. You can access rebates for door and window sealing, replacement/modification of ceiling/wall fans, sealing unsealed vents, temporary/permanent chimney sealing, and evaporative cooler vent sealing, by using an accredited provider. 

Energy-Efficient LED Upgrade 

Lighting accounts for about 10% of the energy bill for the average Victorian home and, as part of the Victorian Energy Upgrades program, you can get a free LED upgrade for your home to help save energy. By using an accredited provider like In2Energy in Melbourne, you can exchange all incandescent and halogen lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps and halogen downlights for comparative LED bulbs. 

To find out more about your free LED upgrade in Melbourne, please contact us today at In2Energy. We are a fully licensed and accredited provider with the Victorian Energy Upgrades program, providing free LED upgrades in Melbourne. 
Location: Ground floor Building 5/540 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

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