Energy users will be better protected as they save money on bills and further reduce their emissions under new legislation being introduced today in our nation-leading energy efficiency program.
Melbourne’s outer suburbs are leading Victoria’s household solar boom – slashing their energy bills by hundreds of dollars each year thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program.
The Andrews Labor Government is backing renewable energy provider Pacific Hydro to create 64 full-time jobs in Geelong by establishing their retail electricity arm Tango Energy.
Hundreds of Victorian electricians will be given the chance to upskill and work on electric vehicle technology as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Victoria’s first fully electric bus depot will be charging 27 buses in Melbourne’s north by early 2024 as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Zero Emissions Bus Trial.
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting regional Victorians to make the switch to renewable energy, saving them thousands in energy costs and boosting community energy capacity.