The Victorian Government has announced that the 2020/21 state Budget will include $797 million to help Victorians cover the cost of their power bills and make homes more energy efficient.

The investment will deliver the biggest household energy efficiency package in any state’s history. Highlights include:

• Energy efficiency upgrades: $335 million to replace old wood, electric or gas fired heaters with new energy-efficient systems. A further $112 million will seal windows and doors, and upgrade heating, cooling and hot water in 35,000 social housing properties.
• The introduction of minimum efficiency standards for rental properties.
• Funding to help set Victoria up for the move to 7-star efficiency standards for new homes, supporting skills, training and jobs in our construction sector.
• Expansion of the Solar Homes and Solar Homes battery programs

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