My energy saving home
During 2025-27, Homes Victoria is upgrading some older social homes across Victoria.
We’ll be inviting residents directly by letter. Then you’ll get a call to confirm your interest.
If you’ve been invited to be part of the upgrades program – or if you have new, energy-efficient appliances – you can find guides and more information below.
There is no application process for this program.
Being part of this program can bring you and your family many benefits.
Lower energy bills
Government funded
Improved health and comfort
More sustainable
Upgrades
Where possible, a home can have up to 6 upgrades. This depends on the home and circumstances.
These upgrades can include:
- an air conditioner for heating and cooling
- a heat pump hot water system
- an electric oven and cooktop.
- draught and gap sealing
- ceiling insulation
- removal of your gas connection.
Tell me more about the upgrades
- New, all-electric appliances are energy-efficient and cheaper to run
- Lower greenhouse gas emissions are better for the environment.
- A more comfortable home that is cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
- Improved health for some people e.g those with asthma, arthritis.
Help with energy bills
The Energy Assistance Program is a government funded service designed to support Victorians who are having trouble paying their energy bills. The program can help you:
- apply for eligible concessions and Utility Relief Grant Scheme (URGS)
- access your retailer’s hardship programs
- find, compare and switch energy offers
- understand energy bills and address billing errors
- save energy with efficiency advice.
Call 1800 161 215 and you will be connected to Anglicare Victoria where you can book an in-person or telephone appointment.
The current round of funding is limited to 11,000 homes, including 5,000 all-electric homes.