Energy Efficiency and Social Housing Program
This program is part of Victoria’s ongoing commitment to creating energy-efficient, all-electric homes. By upgrading existing housing and supporting local energy skills, the program helps reduce emissions, lower energy costs, and improve comfort for households across the state.
Delivering Victoria’s Clean Energy Future
Green Homes Australia, Johns Lyng Group (JLG) are proud delivery partners for Homes Victoria’s Energy-Efficiency Upgrade Program electrifying thousands of social-housing properties across the state.
Program Objective
The initiative supports the Victorian Government’s Gas Substitution Roadmap and the Victorian Energy Efficiency Act 2007 (VEET Act), helping drive the transition toward a net-zero future. It aims to
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Build Victoria’s energy workforce to support long-term sustainability.
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Pilot and expand solutions that accelerate the shift to all-electric homes.
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Extend access to Community Housing Organisations, representing more than 9,000 owned or leased properties that provide long-term, transitional, or crisis accommodation across Victoria.
Green Home Upgrades
Green remodelling refers to the process of upgrading existinghomes to be more energy-efficient, healthy, and environmentallysustainable.
Primary energy uses in homes:
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Pace heating and cooling (30–40%)
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Water heating (20–30%)
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Appliances and lighting (20%)
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Cooking (5–10%)
Health and Safety
- No gas means no risk of Carbon Monoxide leaks
- Cleaner indoor air helps reduce asthma and breathing
- Better temperature control = less dampness and mould
Environmental Benefits
- Cut greenhouse gas emissions
- Supports Australia shift to clean energy
- Climate Resilience