VEU rebates
Real VEU rebate numbers. Clear advice. No guesswork.
Everyone’s talking about Victorian Energy Upgrade rebates for heating, cooling and hot water, with plenty of numbers being bandied around. At Finchetts, we know it's not black and white. Around here we'd go so far as to say it's fifty shades of orange!
The rebate you qualify for depends on what you have now, what you’re upgrading to, and the job itself.
When you work with us, we check what you need, what the full upgrade involves and give you a clear quote showing any applicable VEU support versus what you’ll actually pay.
Then, if you go ahead, we handle the whole installation and the paperwork too.
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How it works with Finchetts
No rebate rabbit holes. No juggling different trades. No wondering what the final bill will look like.
Here’s how we make it simple.
1. Tell us what you’re looking to upgrade
Heating, cooling, hot water or a combination of the lot – start with Finchetts.
2. We look at what you’ve already got
We assess the existing system, your home or site and what you actually need from the replacement.
3. We check the VEU pathway
If VEU support may apply, we work out the relevant pathway for your particular upgrade.
4. You get the full number
Your quote clearly sets out the scope of work, any applicable VEU rebate support and your exact out-of-pocket cost.
5. We get it sorted
Once you’re ready to go, Finchetts completes the installation and manages the required VEU paperwork.
You’ll receive a link from the provider, GEO, to confirm your agreement – and that’s your part done.
6. Any problems. We’re just a phone call away
Finchetts has been around for more than 70 years – and we’re not going anywhere.
If you have a question or an issue after the job is done, you can rest easy knowing the same local team is still here and just a phone call away.
Is this for you?
If you’re a homeowner, business owner or landlord with an older heater, air conditioner or hot-water system that’s costing you a fortune in power bills, the VEU rebate program may be for you.
But before you start comparing rebate figures online, talk to Finchetts.
The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program provides support for eligible upgrades, but there’s no one-size-fits-all rebate. Your existing system, the replacement product and the specifics of the property, all affect what may be available.
We’ll check your job properly first, so you know what applies and what it will cost before you commit.
Thinking about switching to electric?
If your existing heating or hot-water system is on its way out, it’s a good time to look at your options.
A heat-pump hot-water system or reverse-cycle heating and cooling may offer a more efficient way to run your home – and eligible upgrades may also attract VEU support.
But the right answer isn’t automatically “go electric”.
Your existing system, electrical supply, household needs, property and budget all matter.
Finchetts looks at the whole job before recommending anything, so you end up with a system that suits your home rather than whatever happens to have the biggest rebate attached to it.
And yes, we still install, service and repair gas.
We’re here to recommend the right option for the job – not push every household in the same direction.
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Common questions about VEU rebates
There’s a fair bit of noise around VEU rebates, so it’s no surprise people have questions.
Here are the questions we hear most.
Can I get a VEU rebate for my heating or hot water upgrade?
Possibly. The Victorian Energy Upgrades program supports certain heating, cooling and hot-water upgrades – but whether your job qualifies depends on the existing system, the product being installed and the specifics of the job.
Finchetts checks this before quoting, so you know where you stand before committing to anything.
How much is the VEU rebate – and what will I actually pay?
It’s job-specific – which is exactly why we put the real numbers in your quote.
You’ll see any available VEU support alongside your actual out-of-pocket cost before you decide.
No headline rebate followed by a guessing game.
Does a heat pump or reverse-cycle system work in Hamilton’s cooler climate?
Yes – as long as the system is properly selected and sized for your home and site.
Hamilton’s winters are cooler than metropolitan areas, so local conditions matter. We take them into account when recommending and sizing your system.
You’re not buying something from a call centre hundreds of kilometres away. You’re dealing with a local team that installs these systems here.
Do I need to disconnect my gas to access a VEU rebate?
Not automatically.
We’ll explain the practical options for your particular upgrade.
It’s also important to know that replacing ducted gas heating is a very different job from replacing a standalone gas space heater. The scope, cost and available rebate can all be different.
That’s why we check the actual job before telling you what applies.
Will I need electrical upgrades for a heat pump or reverse-cycle system?
Possibly.
Some systems need electrical upgrades or a dedicated circuit. Finchetts checks this as part of the assessment and includes any required work in the quote upfront.
So installation day doesn’t come with an unexpected electrical surprise.
Can landlords or businesses access VEU rebates?
There can be options for landlords and some businesses.
Eligibility depends on the owner, property, existing equipment and type of upgrade, so it’s worth having us take a look rather than ruling yourself in or out.
Are VEU rebates available for big systems such as schools of old age homes?
Potentially. Again, we need to assess larger, more complex systems in order to ascertain eligibility.
Who handles the VEU paperwork?
We do.
Where your job qualifies, Finchetts manages the required Victorian Energy Upgrades paperwork as part of the installation.
No chasing forms. No trying to work out who needs what. No separate rebate admin job landing back on your desk.
One call covers the lot
A rebate might get you thinking about an upgrade.
Finchetts is what makes the upgrade easier.
Because heating, cooling and hot water rarely exist in isolation. There can be plumbing, electrical, gas, equipment, installation and paperwork involved – and we can coordinate the job from start to finish.
Hamilton-based. Hamilton-stocked.
Come into the Hamilton showroom, talk through your options and see who you’re dealing with.
We keep equipment from Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi, Panasonic and Rinnai locally, backed by a local team who installs it.
Less call-centre runaround. More getting the job sorted.
Local advice that actually means local
We work in Hamilton and across the region every day.
We know the homes. We know the climate. We know what works here.
And when the installation is finished, we’re still here.
VEU claim sorted with the job
You shouldn’t have to become a rebate expert just because you need a new heater or hot-water system.
We stay across the VEU requirements, check what applies during the quoting process and manage the required paperwork when an eligible job goes ahead.
You’ll know what’s involved. You’ll know what you’ll pay. And you’ll know who’s handling it.
For the real story on VEU rebates and none of the guesswork, talk to Finchetts today!
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