Energy Efficiency Schemes

There are a number of energy efficiency schemes currently operating within different states and territory in Australia. These schemes are state government initiatives and aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by lowering energy consumption for households and businesses.

South Australian Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS)

The Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme is a South Australian Government scheme, providing incentives for households and businesses to save energy.

The Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme gives access to low-cost energy efficiency products such as energy efficient lighting, ceiling insulation, hot water and air conditioner upgrades.

Red Energy appoints Ecovantage Pty Ltd to deliver these energy productivity activities. If you are interested in discussing how you can benefit from this scheme, you can contact Ecovantage directly on 1300 721 335 or at www.ecovantage.com.au/. Alternatively, you can also contact Red Energy on 131 806.

For more information about the Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme, please visit the Essential Services Commission of South Australia website.

You may also find the Home Energy Self Audit information on the Government of South Australia’s website helpful. If you would like more information on how to reduce your energy bills, click here.

Victorian Energy Upgrades program (VEU)

The Victorian Energy Upgrades program (VEU) is designed to make energy efficiency improvements more affordable, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases, and encourage investment, employment and innovation in industries that supply energy efficiency goods and services. The Victorian Energy Upgrade program (VEU) replaced the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target scheme (VEET).

For more information on this scheme please click here.

New South Wales Energy Saving Scheme (ESS)

The Energy Savings Scheme is established under NSW legislation. Its main objective is to assist households and businesses to reduce electricity consumption and electricity costs.

For more information on this scheme please click here

Australian Capital Territory Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme

The Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme (EEIS) started on 1 January 2013. The EEIS sets a Territory-wide energy savings target and includes obligations for ACT electricity retailers to meet an individual Retailer Energy Savings Obligation (RESO).

For more information on this scheme please click here