Solar Victoria

Great conversations over the past couple of days at the Gippsland New Energy Conference in Traralgon 👏 Attendees had the opportunity to hear from over 100 speakers on a range of topics covering the region’s energy transition, offshore wind energy, electrification, battery energy storage systems, new energy workforce development and the skills and training required for our new energy future. We’re pleased to support this growing event and be part of the conversation at the Gippsland New Energy Conference once again this year. #GNEC

The Victorian Energy Jobs Plan will help ensure Victoria has the workforce it needs to achieve our nation-leading target of 95% renewable electricity generation by 2035 ⚡ As Victoria continues to evolve with renewables, we invite you to have your say: engage.vic.gov.au/vejp

When using your air conditioner this summer, only cool the rooms that you need and close doors and curtains to keep the cool air in ❄ By setting your air conditioner to 23–26 degrees you can keep your home cool and costs down. Some ducted cooling systems allow you to turn off the air conditioner in the rooms you're not using. Remember to turn off your air conditioner when you leave home, too. For more information, visit: energy.vic.gov.au/for-househ…

Switching from gas to efficient electric appliances through the Victorian Energy Upgrades program can save homes with solar panels around $1700 a year on energy bills 🌞 The cost of heating and cooling your home or business can be a substantial part of your energy bills. By replacing old heating and cooling systems with more energy-efficient ones, you can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs 💲 The Victorian Energy Upgrades program gives householders discounts on a wide range of energy-efficient products including heating, cooling and hot water upgrades to help people electrify their homes and save on bills 🏡 Find out how you can switch today: energy.vic.gov.au/for-househ…

Exciting news, Victoria – we’re ahead on our climate action targets! 🎉🎉 A new report confirms emissions cuts in 2021 reached Victoria’s target for 2025. The latest Victorian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report shows our emissions in 2021 were almost one-third below 2005 levels 📉 Less coal-fired power and a surge in renewable energy were among the main drivers of the shift, pushing us closer to Victoria’s target of net-zero emissions by 2045 🎯 Our next goal is to halve emissions by 2030 - let’s keep working together to make it happen🤝 To learn more, read the report here 👉climatechange.vic.gov.au/gre…

Do you know someone who is having trouble with their energy bill? Don’t hesitate to let them know about the free energy assistance program or other help like energy concessions. Visit our website for more information energy.vic.gov.au/for-househ…

Soon you’ll be able to replace your old and inefficient gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives ⚡ Electrifying the heating in homes and businesses is an important step towards an all-electric home. To learn more, visit energy.vic.gov.au/for-househ…

Want to save on your energy bills this winter? ❄ Victorian households can receive rebates or discounts on energy-saving products. Upgrade now and you could save you between $120 and $1,100 a year on energy bills. Learn more at: energy.vic.gov.au/for-househ…