Victoria
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QueenslandVEU Appliance Rebates
Apply for a television, clothes dryer and induction cooktop rebate under the VEU.
Get StartedThe Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) scheme incentivises Victorians to purchase energy efficient products.
This includes:
- Induction cooktops & freestanding induction cooking products
- High efficiency televisions
- Energy efficient clothes dryers
Induction Cooking VEU Rebate Eligibility Criteria
Activity 46: Induction cooktops and freestanding combined induction cooking products.
All requirements must be met before making a cooktop rebate claim. Applications with ineligible products, ineligible premises or missing evidence will be rejected.
| Cooktop Requirements | |
| ▢ | Cooktop is purchased on or after 1 January 2026 If purchased before 30 June 2026, the appliance must be listed on the Secretary’s product list |
| ▢ | Appliance is an induction cooktop or freestanding oven with induction cooktop that is only powered by electricity |
| ▢ | Cooktop has a surface of at least 550mm wide and 380mm deep |
| ▢ | Cooktop has 3 or more individually controlled cooking zones |
| ▢ | Cooktop is designed to only be permanently mounted in-bench (if a cooktop) On-bench or portable plug-in products are not eligible |
| ▢ | Cooktop has a minimum 2-year product warranty |
| ▢ | You must pay at least $200 (inc GST) out-of-pocket for the cooktop after any rebates or discounts are applied. |
| Premises Requirements | |
| ▢ | Cooktop is going to be installed in a residential premises with a gas or LPG connection |
| ▢ | The residential premises was built 2-year ago or more |
| ▢ | Residential premises have a maximum of one cooktop that can be claimed |
| ▢ | Business premises/non-residential premises are not eligible to claim |
| Evidence Requirements | |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the product brand and model |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the date of purchase or invoice issuing date |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the name and address of the energy consumer If not shown on the Tax Invoice, provide additional proof of purchase where it is recorded and is linked to the purchase of the product (e.g. sales order, delivery docket) |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the price of the product |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the amount paid by the energy consumer for the product |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the name, address, and ABN of the retailer/supplier business |
Television VEU Rebate Eligibility Criteria
Activity 24: High efficiency televisions.
All requirements must be met before making a television rebate claim. Applications with ineligible products, ineligible premises or missing evidence will be rejected.
| Television Requirements | |
| ▢ | TV is purchased on or after 1 January 2026 |
| ▢ | TV has a minimum star rating of 6 stars |
| ▢ | TV has a minimum screen area of 4000 cm2 |
| ▢ | TV is listed on the GEMS Register |
| ▢ | TV is listed on the VEU Register of Products If it’s not listed but you have purchased the TV and all requirements are met, apply to have it added. |
| Premises Requirements | |
| ▢ | Residential premises have a maximum of two TVs that can be claimed |
| ▢ | Business premises/non-residential premises have no limit to claims |
| Evidence Requirements | |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the product brand and model |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the date of purchase or invoice issuing date |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the name and address of the energy consumer If not shown on the Tax Invoice, provide additional proof of purchase where it is recorded and is linked to the purchase of the product (e.g. sales order, delivery docket) |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the price of the product |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the amount paid by the energy consumer for the product |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the name, address, and ABN of the retailer/supplier business |
Clothes Dryer VEU Rebate Eligibility Criteria
Activity 25: Energy efficient clothes dryers.
All requirements must be met before making a dryer rebate claim. Applications with ineligible products, ineligible premises or missing evidence will be rejected.
| Dryer Requirements | |
| ▢ | Dryer is purchased on or after 1 January 2026 |
| ▢ | Dryer is not part of a combination washer + dryer |
| ▢ | Dryer has a minimum star rating of 7 stars |
| ▢ | Dryer has a capacity of 5kg or more |
| ▢ | Dryer is listed on the GEMS Register |
| ▢ | Dryer is listed on the VEU Register of Products If it’s not listed but you have purchased the dryer and all requirements are met, apply to have it added. |
| Premises Requirements | |
| ▢ | Residential premises have a maximum of one dryer that can be claimed |
| ▢ | Business premises/non-residential premises have no limit to claims |
| Evidence Requirements | |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the product brand and model |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the date of purchase or invoice issuing date |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the name and address of the energy consumer If not shown on the Tax Invoice, provide additional proof of purchase where it is recorded and is linked to the purchase of the product (e.g. sales order, delivery docket) |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the price of the product |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the amount paid by the energy consumer for the product |
| ▢ | Evidence shows the name, address, and ABN of the retailer/supplier business |
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How Ecovantage Fits In.
Authorised Persons, like Ecovantage, ensure projects projects meet Federal and State energy savings scheme requirements.
At Ecovantage we process your rebate when you submit a complete, eligible application, in accordance with the strict requirements of the VEU, and then pay you a rebate according to the number of certificates created.
As an Accredited Person we also create incentives for electricians and energy-efficiency installers. To see how we can support your business with certificate revenue, click here.
