1 November 2024

Induction cooktops, co-payments and warranties release (Regulations and Specifications V18 update)

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has published an updated version of the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Regulations 2018.

Additionally, DEECA has released Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Specifications Version 18.

Part 46 – Induction cooktop activity commences on 25 October 2025

These regulations and specifications include the introduction of the new induction cooktop activity that provides incentives for the purchase of a new induction cooktop, commencing on 25 October 2025.

The launch of induction cooktops to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program completes the range of activities for households in Victoria to electrify.

Consumers will receive 2 Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) for the purchase of a new induction cooktop.

Information on eligible upgrade scenarios and greenhouse gas (GHG) abatement calculations can be found in V18.0 of the Specifications.

Minimum co-payment and warranty requirements to take effect on 1 February 2025

Following analysis and review of submissions, the department is implementing the following regarding electrification, co-payments, and warranty requirements:

  • a five-year minimum product warranty requirement for heat pump water heaters (HPWH) up to 700 litres
  • a five-year minimum product warranty requirement for all reverse-cycle air conditioners (RCACs) installed in residential premises
  • we will not proceed with introducing installation warranty requirements for HPWH and RCAC activities at this time. The introduction of installation warranties may be re-considered at a future date
  • we will work in partnership with the Essential Services Commission to ensure warranties are applied and honoured in line with VEU program Regulations and Australian Consumer Law
  • we will not extend warranty requirements to solar electric water heaters
  • at this time, the department will not introduce a restoration of hot water service warranty, as these are covered under existing Australian Consumer Law protections.

We are introducting:

  • a mandatory minimum co-payment of $200 (inc. GST) for HPWH up to 700 litres
  • a mandatory minimum co-payment of $200 (inc. GST) for non-ducted RCACs with a cooling capacity under 10 kilowatts (kW)
  • a mandatory minimum co-payment of $1,000 (inc. GST) for all non-ducted RCAC with a cooling capacity equal to or above 10 kW
  • a mandatory minimum co-payment of $1,000 (inc. GST) for all multi-split and ducted RCACs
  • a mandatory minimum co-payment of $500 (inc. GST) for cold rooms.

The commencement date for minimum co-payment and warranty requirements is 1 February 2025, to provide stakeholders with a sufficient transition timeframe.

Full details on the forthcoming changes, as well as the Response to Consultation are available on Engage Victora:
Victorian Energy Upgrades electrification co-payment and warranties.

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