The Victorian Government has released another energy-efficiency incentive program. This time it’s around heating and cooling; air-conditioning to be more precise.
As an Accredited Partner in the VEU program, we’re proud to upgrade old air-conditioning systems to new, energy-efficient ones, under the VEU’s discount. We offer this service to Victorian homes and businesses. And, like many of the VEU energy efficiency incentives, this offer generates a lot of questions.
In our last blog post, we answered lots of your questions around how the Victorian Hot Water Heat Pump Rebate works. And now we’re turning our attention to air conditioning and want to answer your questions, including how the Victorian Air Conditioning Discount Works and who is eligible.
If you’re researching the Victorian Air Conditioning Discount, or this is brand new information – hopefully this post should clear some things up, but if not – please get in touch as our energy efficiency experts are always happy to talk about how we can decrease your energy consumption and reduce those increasing energy bills.
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What is the Victorian Government Discount on Air Conditioning in 2024?
Much like other Victorian Government VEU energy-efficiency incentives, the purpose of this offer is to encourage Victorians to replace their energy-guzzling old air conditioning systems, to newer model/s that require less energy.
It has a 3-prongued effect:
- Reduce your (and by association: the State’s) energy consumption
- Reduce your energy bills
- It provides you with a newer air conditioning model that will be more effective
So, everyone wins.
How this differs – The Victorian Air-Conditioning Discount is not a rebate. There are currently no rebates for air conditioners in Victoria. This offer generates a discount on the full price of parts and labour for a new system, so the incentive is applied straight away – no need to apply for a rebate.
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Who Is Eligible for the Air Conditioning Discount?
You should be eligible if you meet the following criteria:
- Your property is at least 2 years old
- The property is in Victoria (homes and businesses eligible)
- You haven’t claimed a VEU Air Conditioning upgrade in the last 2 years
- You are replacing an existing inefficient system (if you’re not sure about the age and inefficiency of you system, please ask us!)
If you’d like more information on eligibility and detail behind the program, check the Vic Gov website here.
How Do I Apply for the Air Conditioning Discount?
You don’t need to do anything!
That’s the best bit about this offer (besides the savings). As this offer isn’t a rebate, you don’t need to apply, or provide lots of information to claim your discount. The discounted price is automatically applied during your quote.
How Much is the Discount, or is their Air Conditioning Free?
The level of discount supplied is based on a few variables, including:
- The price of VEECs
- STCs generated from replacing the current inefficient unit
- The partner you select for installation (ie. Energy Makeovers)
If you’d like a quote for the level of discount you’re eligible for, please get in touch. But, for a base line understanding of our prices, the air-conditioning discount enables us to supply a single split system, starting from $1,490, installation included.
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Can I Install the Air-Conditioning Myself and Still Receive the Discount?
No. Like almost all of the VEU incentives to date, the product must be supplied and installed by an Accredited Partner in the program. If you’re a handy person, and comfortable with installations like this, we appreciate this might be frustrating, but it’s to ensure the safety of Victorians and make sure you get the most out of your new system.
As above, we are an Accredited Partner, and therefore eligible to supply and install discounted aid conditioners within the VEU program.
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What Brands/Manufacturers are Available With the Air-Conditioning Discount?
We currently supply Midea, ERS Tech, and Carrier. On request, we can also source Fujitsu and Mitsubishi. We remain brand agnostic, maintaining a watchful eye on all products approved for installation under the incentive. We do not order in bulk, unlike some of our competitors. We do so we can supply the best option to our customers by not limiting ourselves to one brand or product.
What Type of Air Conditioning is Eligible for a Discount? (Split, HVAC etc)
We’d recommend you talk to us about the requirements for your property, because there are a variety available.
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How Long Will the Air-Conditioning Discount in Victoria be Available For?
That decision is with the Victorian State Government. It can depend on a few things, such as how popular the incentive turns out to be, its efficacy and demand. LED upgrades were around for almost a decade. So, it could be here for the foreseeable future. Or, they could pull it. Bottom line – we don’t know how long it’ll be around for, so the best time to take advantage of it is right now.
As awareness increases, Victoria’s energy efficiency incentives have grown in popularity and we predict the air conditioning discount to be a big hit with homes and businesses.
Secure your spot with a quote from Energy Makeovers, and decrease those energy bills now!
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