Victoria’s New Energy Efficiency Standards Explained

Victoria’s new energy efficiency standards are coming, but what actually changes for homeowners, rental providers and renters? From 2027, new rules will begin changing how Victorian homes approach hot water, heating, cooling and other energy efficiency upgrades. That includes all-electric requirements for new homes, new replacement rules for gas hot water, and staged heating, cooling and energy efficiency standards for rental properties. The good news? You don’t need to rip out every gas appliance overnight. Chapters 00:00 Victoria’s New Energy Efficiency Standards Explained 00:25 What’s Changing Under Victoria’s New Energy Standards? 00:57 New Gas Hot Water Rules for Victorian Homeowners 02:28 New Rental Energy Standards & Key Deadlines 04:06 What Do the New Energy Standards Mean for Renters? 04:55 Insulation, Draughtproofing & Showerhead Requirements 05:24 Victorian Energy Upgrade Rebates & Discounts 07:23 The Costly Energy Upgrade Mistake to Avoid 08:08 How Carbon Savers Can Help Want to understand Victoria’s hot water rebates? We’ve put together a separate guide covering the rebates and discounts available for heat pump hot water systems, who may be eligible and what you need to know before upgrading. Watch our Victorian Heat Pump Hot Water Rebates guide:    • Everything You Need to Know About Victoria...   Whether you’re planning ahead for an ageing gas hot water system, upgrading your heating and cooling, or getting a rental property ready for the new standards, Carbon Savers can help you understand your options and the rebates you may be eligible for. Find out more: https://carbonsavers.com.au/ Subscribe to Carbon Savers for practical guides on heat pump hot water, heating and cooling, solar, batteries, rebates and the latest changes affecting Australian households.