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Gas Ducted Heating Rebate in Macedon and Mount Macedon

Larger Macedon homes can heat and cool more cheaply with efficient reverse cycle, and the VEU program takes up to $5,530 off replacing an old gas ducted heater. We check eligibility and handle the paperwork.

  • A discount of up to $5,530 applied upfront, not claimed back later
  • Replace old gas ducted heating with efficient reverse cycle
  • Heating and cooling in one efficient system
  • Every Victorian household eligible, no income test
  • Sized right for larger homes around the mountain
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    VEU rebates and gas-to-electric upgrades in Macedon and Mount Macedon

    Macedon and Mount Macedon homes are often large and run substantial gas ducted systems that work hard through the cold, damp months and cost a fair bit to run. The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program applies a discount of up to $5,530 to replace that ageing gas heater with an efficient electric reverse cycle system sized for the home.

    Modern reverse cycle systems heat efficiently even in Macedon's cold conditions and add cooling for the warmer days, usually at a lower running cost than old gas. We confirm your eligibility and exact discount, handle the VEU paperwork and remove the old unit so the upgrade is hassle-free.

    Searching for a VEU rebate, an air conditioner rebate or a gas-to-electric upgrade in Macedon? You are in the right place. We are a local team, we check your eligibility, confirm your exact discount and handle the VEU paperwork, so the saving simply comes off your price.

    VEU gas-to-electric reverse cycle upgrade in Macedon, Macedon Ranges Gas & Air

    What the VEU program covers in Macedon

    The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, run by the Victorian Government, helps Macedon homes move off old gas heating to efficient electric reverse cycle:

    • A discount of up to $5,530 applied directly to your invoice up front, not a rebate you claim back later.
    • Replace an old gas ducted heater with an efficient ducted reverse cycle system, or multi-head splits where ducting is awkward.
    • Heating and cooling in one system, usually cheaper to run than ageing gas, and far cheaper than LPG.
    • Open to every Victorian household, with no income test. Your home generally needs to be over two years old with an existing heater to replace.
    • We check eligibility, confirm your exact discount, handle the VEU paperwork and decommission the old unit.

    For the full picture on rebates and eligibility, see our main VEU energy upgrades page. If you need a service or repair rather than an upgrade, see gas ducted heating in Macedon.

    VEU upgrades around Macedon

    As well as Macedon, we handle VEU rebates and reverse cycle upgrades across the nearby towns and districts. Tap a name to check your rebate:

    MacedonMount MacedonGisborneWoodendRiddells CreekBullengarook
    Rebate Amounts

    How much is the gas ducted heating rebate in Macedon and Mount Macedon?

    The discount depends on what you are replacing. Swapping a whole-of-home ducted gas heater for an efficient reverse cycle system attracts the largest discount in the program, because taking a ducted gas heater out of a Macedon and Mount Macedon home saves more energy over its lifetime than almost any other upgrade.

    What you are replacingDiscount off your upgradeYearly bill saving
    Ducted gas heating (whole-of-home) replaced or removed for an efficient reverse cycle systemUp to $5,530Up to $1,140 a year
    Non-ducted gas space heater (a single room or wall heater) replaced with an efficient reverse cycle systemUp to $1,610Up to $460 a year

    These are the maximum discounts published by the Victorian Government for the Victorian Energy Upgrades program. What you actually receive depends on system size, the model installed and the certificate price at the time, so we confirm your exact discount in writing before you commit. Source: Victorian Energy Upgrades, heating and cooling discounts.

    The discount comes off your quote, you are not chasing a refund

    This is the part most people get wrong. The VEU discount is applied upfront to the price of the job by an accredited provider. You do not pay full price and claim money back later, and you do not fill in a government form yourself. You pay the reduced amount, and we handle the certificates and paperwork behind the scenes.

    The savings are funded through Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates, or VEECs. When an efficient system replaces an inefficient one, certificates are created for the energy saved, and those certificates fund your discount. Because certificate prices move with the market, the exact figure can shift over time, which is why we quote a real number rather than a headline.

    Eligibility

    Do Macedon and Mount Macedon homes qualify for the VEU rebate?

    Almost certainly. The program is open right across Victoria and it is not means tested. Here is what actually matters.

    Every Victorian household and business is eligible for a heating and cooling discount, Macedon and Mount Macedon included.
    Private rentals are eligible too. Landlords and tenants should plan the upgrade together.
    There is no minimum system size required to get a discount on a reverse cycle upgrade.
    It is not income tested. The discount is not restricted to low income households.
    The product must be approved under the program, and only approved models can be installed.
    It must be installed by an accredited provider. Only accredited providers can apply the discount.

    Not sure where your Macedon and Mount Macedon home stands? Send us your details and we will check it at no cost and with no obligation, before you spend a cent.

    Common Questions

    Macedon VEU rebate FAQs

    How much is the rebate to replace gas ducted heating?
    Up to $5,530 off the cost of the upgrade when a ducted, whole-of-home gas heater is removed or replaced with an efficient reverse cycle air conditioner, with bill savings of up to $1,140 a year. Replacing a non-ducted gas space heater attracts up to $1,610 off and up to $460 a year in savings. Your exact figure depends on system size, the model and the certificate price at the time.
    Do I pay upfront and claim the rebate back?
    No. The discount is applied directly to your quote by an accredited provider, so you only pay the reduced amount. There is no government form for you to fill in and no refund to chase. We handle the certificates and paperwork as part of the job.
    What are VEECs?
    Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates. When an efficient system replaces an inefficient one, certificates are created representing the energy saved, and those certificates fund your discount. Certificate prices move with the market, which is why we quote a real number rather than a headline figure.
    Can renters get the VEU rebate?
    Private rental properties are eligible. The upgrade needs the landlord on board, so we recommend tenants and rental providers plan it together.
    Is there a minimum system size to qualify?
    No. There is no minimum system size requirement to receive a discount on a reverse cycle air conditioner upgrade. We size the system to the home rather than to the rebate.
    Is the rebate income tested?
    No. The heating and cooling discount is available to Victorian households and businesses regardless of income.
    Will reverse cycle handle a large Macedon home?
    Yes. We size the system to your home, including larger properties with long duct runs around the mountain, so it heats and cools the whole house efficiently. We confirm the right system and your VEU discount before you commit.
    How much is the VEU rebate worth?
    It is applied as an upfront discount of up to $5,530, with the exact amount depending on your home and the system you choose. We confirm the figure for your Macedon home before you commit, and the saving comes straight off your installation invoice.
    Is the rebate paid back to me, or taken off the price?
    Taken off the price. The VEU saving is applied directly to your Macedon installation invoice up front, so there is no claim form and no waiting for a cheque. We handle the paperwork for you.

    Check your VEU rebate for your Macedon home

    Tell us what you are running now and we will confirm your eligibility and your discount, up to $5,530, with no obligation.

    • Up to $5,530 off, applied upfront
    • Heating and cooling in one system
    • We handle the VEU paperwork
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    Our Service Area

    Servicing the Macedon Ranges and central Victoria

    Our service area runs along the Hume Highway up to Broadford, west across to Heathcote and Castlemaine, down through Daylesford, Creswick and Ballarat, then across Meredith, Bacchus Marsh and Melton, and back to Sunbury. Everything inside this line, we do. Sitting just outside it? Give us a call and we will let you know.

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