Melbourne · Victorian Energy Upgrades
Melbourne Split System & Aircon Rebate
Melbourne homes can claim Australia’s biggest aircon incentive — up to $5,530 off under the VEU program — with the largest discounts for replacing ducted gas heating with reverse cycle splits, multi-heads or ducted systems.
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Up to $5,530 Off your install (VEU)
$200 / $1,000 Co-payment small / ducted
1M+ homes Still on gas heating in VIC
Melbourne’s Gas Problem Is Your Rebate Opportunity
Melbourne has the most gas-heated housing stock in Australia — brick veneers across the suburbs running ducted gas heaters that cost 2–3× more per unit of warmth than a modern reverse cycle system. The VEU program pays its maximum incentives to fix exactly this (see the full Victorian air conditioning rebate breakdown): replace the gas ducted heater with a multi-head split or ducted reverse cycle and the discount can run to $5,530, with a $1,000 co-payment. Replacing an old electric heater or tired aircon with a single split earns a smaller discount with just a $200 co-payment.
Run your own numbers first: the gas vs reverse cycle calculator shows most Melbourne households save $400–$1,200+ a year on heating after switching — before counting the $330/yr gas supply charge if you disconnect entirely.
What Melbourne Installs Look Like
The typical Melbourne VEU job: decommission the gas ducted heater, install a multi-head system (one outdoor unit, heads in the living area and bedrooms) or a zoned ducted reverse cycle system, all through a VEU-accredited provider who applies the discount on the invoice. Approved systems carry a mandatory 5-year warranty. Renters qualify with landlord approval; businesses with an ABN. The scheme runs to 2045, but certificate prices move — quotes are sharpest when VEEC values are high.
Melbourne Rebate FAQs
How much is the air conditioning rebate in Melbourne?
Up to $5,530 off under the Victorian Energy Upgrades program — the biggest for replacing ducted gas heating with reverse cycle systems. Smaller upgrades like replacing an old electric heater with a split system earn smaller but still substantial discounts.
Is there a Melbourne rebate for just a split system?
Yes — replacing an existing functioning heater or old aircon with a high-efficiency split qualifies, with a $200 co-payment for small non-ducted units. Brand-new installs where nothing existed generally don’t qualify in Victoria.
Do I have to disconnect my gas to get the rebate?
No — the rebate applies to replacing the gas ducted heater itself. But if heating was your main gas use, disconnecting entirely saves around $330 a year in supply charges on top of the running cost savings.
See How Much Incentive You Could Get
Enter your postcode, answer a couple of questions, and we’ll match you with an accredited provider in your state. The discount comes straight off your install price — no claim forms, no waiting.
