VEU is moving ahead with changes to the water heating activities which include addition of activity 3C to incentivise heat pump replacement of gas water heaters, and change to the use of AS/NZS 4234:2021 for all water heater activities.

This article outlines proposed changes in regulations for the VEU, and the timeline in which they will be implemented.

The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program enables manufacturers to deliver their energy efficient products to consumers at lower prices by awarding a number of VEECs (Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates) to eligible product based on their efficiency. EnergyAE specialises in helping manufacturers register their products in the VEU Registry.

New commercial and industrial (C&I) air source heat pump water heater (HPWH) activities have been introduced to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) and NSW Energy Saving Scheme (ESS).These activities reward installation of new HPWH systems, either for replacing a gas or electric water heater/boiler, or for the installation of a new system.EnergyAE assists manufacturers to register their systems for the VEU and ESS activities, undertaking annual performance assessment (TRNSYS modelling), preparation of documentation, and submission of all documents to the ESC Registry for product assessment.This document describes the incentive schemes, eligibility requirements, documentation requirements (test reports, schematics, specifications), and addresses frequently asked questions.

Clean Process Heat is critical to meet short falls in natural gas, find cost effective options that are socially acceptable, have low environmental impact and are established technology. Case studies from around the world and Australia are useful to understand where and how renewable energy projects, exploring the successes and working in implementing the lessons learned. Apply this to Australia, we have found that food and beverage sector offers the best immediate opportunity due to the number of plants, locations, size and their need for clean options.