What is the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Program?
The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Program is a Victorian Government initiative managed by the Essential Services Commission (ESC) that helps homes and businesses in Victoria reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Through accredited providers, eligible businesses can access free LED lighting upgrades or significant upfront discounts on approved commercial LED lighting upgrades and other energy-efficient technologies.
For many businesses, this means upgrading to energy-efficient lighting with little to no upfront investment. By making commercial LED lighting upgrades more accessible, the VEU Program helps lower electricity bills, improve workplace lighting, reduce maintenance requirements, and support Victoria’s long-term sustainability goals while enabling businesses to modernise their premises with minimal disruption.
How Does the VEU Program Work?
The process is streamlined and handled by approved professionals. In general:
Eligibility Assessment
You start with a quick enquiry or form. A VEU-accredited provider will review your current lighting and confirm eligibility.
Site Inspection
A qualified technician visits your site to inspect existing fixtures and design the upgrade. They identify which lights can be replaced with VEU-approved LEDs.
LED Upgrade Installation
The provider supplies VEU-approved LED fixtures and gives you an immediate discount. Certified electricians then install the new lights efficiently, minimising disruption to your business.
Energy Savings Begin
Once installed, the new LEDs start using far less electricity. You immediately benefit from lower bills, and the provider submits the necessary paperwork to register the energy savings.
Businesses can use an accredited installer or work with any qualified electrician who partners with a VEU provider; either way, the discount is applied up-front, and the installer handles all compliance paperwork.
Eligible Lighting Upgrades
Under the VEU program, a wide range of commercial lighting upgrades are eligible, including: LED panel and troffer lights (for offices), LED batten, outdoor LED floodlights and carpark lights, exit-sign LEDs, and specialised industrial fixtures. In general, you replace existing fluorescent tubes or CFLs with high-efficiency LEDs. Lumaro’s services focus on exactly these categories, for example, their “Indoor Lighting” solutions replace battens, panels and high bays at no cost under VEU, and their “Outdoor Lighting” upgrades include LED floodlights free under VEU.
Why Upgrade Through the VEU Program?
- Lower Electricity Bills
- Improved Workplace Lighting
- Reduced Carbon Emissions
- Higher Energy Efficiency
- Lower Maintenance Costs
- Better Long-Term ROI
Businesses That Can Benefit from the VEU Program
The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Program helps businesses across Victoria switch to energy-efficient Free LED lighting. If your workplace still uses older lighting systems, now could be the right time to upgrade. Take a look below to see the types of businesses that commonly qualify under the program.
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Workshop -
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Farm Sheds -
Church & School
Serving Businesses Across Victoria:
Why Businesses Choose Lumaro
LumaroTech is a trusted partner for VEU lighting upgrades, offering a complete end-to-end service
Expert Lighting Assessments
Lumaro provides a thorough site audit to identify lighting inefficiencies and calculate potential energy savings. Their free assessment is tailored to your business size and usage.
Commercial Expertise
We specialise in business and industrial projects. Our LED solutions are VETRO-approved and designed for heavy daily use.
Quality Products
We only install premium commercial-grade LEDs, ensuring consistent light output and long lifespan. All fixtures are eligible under the VEU scheme.
Professional Installation
Certified electricians handle the upgrade quickly. Lumaro’s accredited delivery partners manage the installation and certification, minimising any disruption to your operations.
Minimal Business Downtime
Our teams work around your schedule. We replace lighting systematically (often just a few fixtures at a time), so your business can stay open during the day.
End-to-End Project Management
From first enquiry to post-install support, Lumaro looks after everything. We coordinate the VEU paperwork through our network of approved partners, and even provide ongoing support and warranty service for your new lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a Victorian government scheme to reduce emissions and energy costs. It offers rebates (via instant discounts) on approved energy-saving products, like LED lighting, for eligible homes and businesses.
If you’re a Victorian business replacing commercial lighting, you likely qualify. In particular, businesses of all sizes can get discounts on outdoor lights and commercial indoor lighting (fluorescent fixture replacements). Very large “declared” facilities must opt in separately, but most SMEs can participate automatically.
For eligible businesses, accredited VEU providers often offer the LED lighting at no upfront cost. The VEU rebate is applied as an instant discount on the products and installation. (You simply cover any remaining non-rebated portion; in many cases, this is zero.)
Most lighting upgrades are completed within a day or two, depending on project size. Lumaro’s installers coordinate with you to minimise downtime, often working evenings or weekends if needed.
No. Lumaro (through its authorised delivery partners) handles the VEU paperwork and accreditation. You sign an agreement to receive the upgrade, and we take care of the rest.
Eligible replacements include fluorescent batten and panel lights in offices, high bay and batten fixtures in warehouses, outdoor floodlights and carpark lights, as well as exit/emergency LED lamps. The old light must be removed, and the new LED must be VEU-approved.
Absolutely. Industrial and warehouse facilities are prime candidates for VEU upgrades. Huge energy savings come from rupgrading eligible commercial lighting systems to LED. Lumaro has completed many such projects.
The VEU program runs continuously (annual targets are set by legislation). There is no fixed end date, but funding and rules can evolve. Currently (as of 2026), commercial lighting incentives remain in place.
Significant amounts. On average, a small business might save hundreds of dollars on power bills each year, while larger sites can save thousands. In fact, the VEU program reports up to ~$500 saved annually by small businesses, and up to $74,000 by larger businesses, through energy-efficient upgrades.
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Ready to Reduce Your Energy Costs?
See if your business qualifies for a VEU-supported commercial lighting upgrade. Lumaro will handle the entire process from initial assessment to installation,n so you start saving energy (and money) right away.
Why Act Now?
- Limited VEU Funding
- Fast Installation Scheduling
- Immediate Savings