Do I Have to Remove My Old System to Get the Rebate?
Upgrading your home with an energy-efficient system is a smart move—not just for the environment but also for your energy bills. Thanks to Victoria’s VEU (Victorian Energy Upgrades) program, households can enjoy significant rebates when switching to efficient heating, cooling, hot water, and solar solutions. But here’s an important question many homeowners ask: Do you need to remove your old system to qualify for the rebate? Why Removing the Old System Matters Yes—under the VEU program, you must remove old system units like outdated gas heaters, electric water heaters, or inefficient air conditioners to access rebates. This ensures your home isn’t running duplicate systems, which could cancel out the energy savings the program is designed to achieve. What Happens to the Removed System? At Soms Energy Victoria, we don’t just take out your old unit—we make sure it’s safely disconnected, disposed of, or recycled according to industry standards. This process guarantees complian...