Whether you are running a retail space, an office, or a warehouse, the equipment keeping your premises comfortable also shows up as a line item on your power bill. If that equipment is old, that line item is bigger than it needs to be.

The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program treats businesses the same way it treats households, meaning commercial premises across Victoria can access the same upfront discounts when they install an eligible reverse-cycle system. All you need is an active ABN and premises used for business activity.

Sure Touch Electrical works with commercial clients regularly, so we know how to keep disruption to your operations minimal while getting the paperwork and installation sorted properly.

The upfront discount available depends on the system you are replacing and the type of unit you install, but for businesses the numbers are significant.

Commercial premises replacing an old gas ducted heating system with a new energy-efficient split system can currently access upfront discounts of up to $8,000, applied directly at the time of installation rather than claimed back afterward.

There is no rebate form to submit and no processing delay. The discount is factored into your invoice the day the work is booked in, so your business sees the reduced cost immediately, not months later.

Beyond the initial saving, a modern reverse-cycle system also uses considerably less electricity to run than the gas or older electric equipment it replaces, which shows up as an ongoing reduction in your energy costs.

The VEU program is a Victorian Government scheme designed to lower energy consumption and power costs across both households and businesses. It works by applying a discount at the point of installation for a range of approved energy-efficient products, reverse-cycle air conditioning among them.

The scheme forms part of Victoria’s broader effort to shift homes and businesses away from outdated, energy-intensive equipment toward alternatives that are cheaper to run and produce fewer emissions.