VEU Rebate 2026 — New Updates, Rebate Amounts & Who Qualifies in Victoria
The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program remains active in 2026, with rebates available on heat pump hot water systems, reverse cycle air conditioning, and other energy-efficient upgrades. Rebate values fluctuate with VEEC market prices — typical 2026 ranges are $300–$800 for hot water and $200–$700 for heating and cooling. There is no income test. The rebate is applied upfront on your installation invoice.
What Is the VEU Program?
The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program is a Victorian Government initiative requiring energy retailers to purchase Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs). Accredited Persons (APs) — like Evitech — create these certificates by facilitating qualifying energy upgrades. The certificate value is passed on to customers as an upfront discount.
The program is legislated to run until at least 2030.
2026 Rebate Values — By Product Type
| Product | Typical VEU Rebate (2026) | Income Test? |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump hot water (replacing electric) | $400–$900 | No |
| Heat pump hot water (replacing gas) | $300–$700 | No |
| Reverse cycle split (replacing resistive heaters) | $200–$600 | No |
| Reverse cycle ducted (replacing gas ducted) | $400–$1,200+ | No |
| Multi-split system | $200–$500 | No |
Values fluctuate with VEEC spot price. Evitech confirms exact rebate at time of quote.
VEU vs Solar Victoria Rebate — What's the Difference?
Many Victorian homeowners confuse the two programs. Key differences:
| VEU Program | Solar Victoria Rebate | |
|---|---|---|
| Who administers it | Essential Services Commission | Solar Victoria |
| Income test | None | Under $150,000 (from July 2026) |
| Owner-occupier required | No (renters and landlords can access) | Yes (owner-occupier only) |
| How applied | Upfront discount via installer | Upfront discount via installer |
| Can be combined | Yes — stackable with Solar Victoria | Yes — stackable with VEU |
Eligible households can receive both discounts simultaneously — Evitech applies all applicable programs at point of sale.
How Evitech Applies the VEU Rebate
Evitech is an Accredited Person (AP) under the VEU program. This means:
- We check eligibility before quoting — no guesswork
- The rebate is deducted from your invoice before you pay
- We manage all VEEC creation and compliance documentation
- You sign a consent form on installation day — that’s all you do