Why You Need to Lock In Your EZYAIR VEU Upgrade Before September 30

If you have been thinking about upgrading your heating and cooling system to a high-efficiency reverse-cycle air conditioner (RCAC), now is the time to act.

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has officially handed down its final decisions following the recent space heating and cooling review. The verdict? Major changes are coming to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program that will significantly increase out-of-pocket costs for larger home comfort systems.

These regulatory updates are locked in to take effect on September 30, 2026. Here is a breakdown of what is changing, what it means for your wallet, and why booking your upgrade with EZYAIR today will save you thousands.

The Upcoming VEU Changes: What You Need to Know

The VEU program is designed to help Victorians slash their power bills and emissions by subsidizing the switch to energy-efficient electric systems. However, to regulate system sizing and program integrity, the government is introducing two major restrictions for residential installations:

1. A Cap on Multi-Split Incentives

For residential properties, the government is introducing a hard cap on greenhouse gas abatement calculations at 20 kilowatts (kW) for multi-split systems.

• The Impact: While you can still install multi-split systems larger than 20 kW to heat and cool a large home, you will receive zero additional VEU incentives for any capacity beyond that 20 kW limit. Less incentive means a lower upfront discount on premium, multi-room setups.

2. A Massive Jump in Minimum Co-Payments

To comply with the VEU program, customers must make a mandatory minimum financial contribution (co-payment) toward their installation. This figure is about to skyrocket for larger systems.

• Systems under 10 kW: The minimum co-payment remains at $1,000 (incl. GST).

• Ducted & Multi-Split Systems 10 kW or larger: The minimum co-payment is jumping to a strict $3,000 (incl. GST).

The Bottom Line: Waiting Will Cost You $2,000+ Upfront

Let's look at the financial math. If you need a comprehensive, multi-room multi-split system or a whole-of-home ducted reverse-cycle system that is 10 kW or larger, your legal minimum out-of-pocket cost is going up by $2,000 overnight on September 30.

When you combine that increased co-payment with the new 20 kW incentive cap on multi-split systems, waiting until spring to upgrade means you are willingly leaving thousands of dollars of government funding on the table.

Why Choose EZYAIR Before the Deadline?

Beat the government deadline and future-proof your home with EZYAIR to maximize your upgrades:

• Lock in Maximum Subsidies: By approving your quote and completing your installation before September 30, you secure the current, more generous VEU subsidy rates and the lower $1,000 co-payment on systems over 10 kW.

• Lower Energy Bills Immediately: Transitioning from old, inefficient gas ducted heaters or outdated wall units to a modern reverse-cycle system can slash your climate control energy bills by up to 50–60%.

• Avoid the Pre-Deadline Supply & Installer Rush: As September 30 approaches, the entire industry will experience a massive bottleneck. Smart homeowners are booking now to avoid product stockouts and extended installation wait times.

Beat the Rush: Get a Quote Today

The department has made it clear that even further tightening on system sizing rules will be evaluated later in the year. The golden window to upgrade your home comfort system under the most flexible and affordable rules is right now.

Don't wait for the price hike. Reach out to the team at EZYAIR today for a transparent, upfront-discounted quote, and let’s get your home ready for year-round comfort before the rules change.