If you’re a Melbourne homeowner still running gas appliances, you’re paying more than you should — and the clock is ticking. Victoria’s gas-to-electric transition is no longer a future plan. It’s happening right now, in suburbs like Altona, Williamstown, Footscray, Point Cook, Werribee, and across the west. And with stacked VEU rebates, federal battery incentives, and Solar Victoria programs all running right now in 2026, there has never been a better time to electrify your Melbourne home from top to bottom.
At Green Electric Solutions, we’re a locally owned, VEU-accredited and NET-approved company based in Altona, Melbourne. We’ve been helping Victorian families ditch gas and cut energy bills for over five years. We’re not a national franchise. We’re your neighbours — and we know exactly what Melbourne homes need.
This guide covers everything you need to know about full home electrification for your Melbourne property — from available 2026 rebates to how Green Electric Solutions manages the entire process end-to-end. We’ll also highlight some of our recent projects so you can see real results from real Victorian homes. Watch our full home electrification video here to see what a complete transformation looks like.
What Is Full Home Electrification?
Full home electrification means replacing every gas-powered appliance in your home with a high-efficiency electric alternative — and ideally, pairing those upgrades with solar panels and a battery so you’re generating and storing your own clean energy.
For a typical Melbourne home, a complete electrification package includes:
- Solar panels — generate free electricity from Melbourne’s sun
- Home battery storage — store solar energy for nights and cloudy days
- Reverse-cycle heating & cooling — replace gas ducted heating with efficient split systems or ducted reverse-cycle
- Heat pump hot water system — replace gas hot water with a system that uses up to 70% less energy
- EV charger installation — charge your electric vehicle at home overnight using solar
- Water filtration — clean, filtered water throughout your home
When done as a coordinated package by a single accredited provider like Green Electric Solutions, you can stack multiple rebates to dramatically reduce your upfront cost — and begin saving from day one.
Why Melbourne Homeowners Are Making the Switch Right Now
Gas Prices Have Jumped 169% Since 2009
Victorian gas prices rose 169% between 2009 and 2024, with average annual household bills now sitting between $2,120 and $2,240. Supply forecasts from AEMO point to potential peak-day shortfalls from 2028 onwards. The era of cheap gas in Melbourne is over — and every month you stay on it, you’re leaving money on the table.
Victoria’s Electrification Laws Are Already in Force
This isn’t a distant policy debate. These rules are already in effect or locked in for the near future:
- 1 January 2024 — already in force: New homes requiring planning permits cannot connect to gas
- 1 January 2025 — already in force: Homeowners pay full upfront costs for any new gas connection
- 1 January 2027 — coming fast: All new homes must be fully electric
- 1 March 2027 — coming fast: Gas hot water systems that reach end-of-life must be replaced with electric alternatives — like-for-like gas replacements will be prohibited
If your gas hot water system is aging, you don’t want to be replacing it under pressure in 2027 with no rebates available. Upgrading in 2026 means you choose the timing — and you keep the savings.
2026 Rebates: Stack Them While You Can
Right now in 2026, eligible Melbourne homeowners can access multiple rebate programs simultaneously:
- VEU (Victorian Energy Upgrades) Program — no income test, applied as an upfront discount on your invoice. Available for heating & cooling upgrades and hot water upgrades
- Solar Victoria Hot Water Rebate — up to $1,400 for eligible heat pump hot water systems (income < $150,000 from 1 July 2026). Rebate conditions changed from 1 July 2026 — read our full breakdown to confirm your eligibility.
- Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program — upfront discount off eligible battery systems through your accredited installer. Rates reduced from May 2026 but the program remains active — check current battery rebate eligibility here.
- Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) — federal incentive worth $2,500–$3,000 on eligible heat pump systems in Victoria. STCs reduce over time — see why acting sooner matters.
When you do a combined solar + heat pump + battery + heating upgrade through Green Electric Solutions, we handle all rebate paperwork and pass every discount directly to your invoice. You never need to lodge a separate application or wait for a bank transfer.
Green Electric Solutions: Altona’s One-Stop Home Electrification Specialists
We started Green Electric Solutions right here in Altona because we saw Melbourne families getting overwhelmed — juggling multiple contractors, comparing conflicting quotes, and missing out on rebates they didn’t know existed. So we built a single, accredited team that covers everything under one roof.
- Locally based in Altona, covering all Melbourne suburbs within an 80km radius
- VEU-accredited installer — rebates applied directly to your invoice
- NET-approved provider
- Solar Victoria approved
- 5+ years serving Victorian families
- Full in-house team — no subcontracting, full accountability
- End-to-end project management — from energy assessment to final inspection
Our Service Areas
Based in Altona, we cover all Melbourne suburbs within an 80km radius. Check if we service your suburb — including Altona, Altona North, Altona Meadows, Laverton, Williamstown, Newport, Footscray, Sunshine, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Point Cook, Truganina, Tarneit, Melton, Deer Park, St Albans, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, and hundreds more across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Our Complete Home Electrification Services
1. Solar Panel Installation Melbourne
Solar is the engine of your all-electric home. When your solar system is correctly sized to your electrified appliances — heat pump, EV charger, battery — you generate enough electricity to run your home for free for much of the year.
We design and install solar systems tailored to Melbourne’s climate and your household’s energy profile. Our systems are Clean Energy Council-compliant and eligible for all applicable STCs and Solar Victoria rebates. Not sure whether solar is the right investment for your Victorian home? Read our complete solar buyer’s guide for Victoria.
Want to see what real Melbourne-area solar installs look like in practice? Here are two recent examples from our team:
- How a Bonnie Brook (Melton) home unlocked $9,057 in solar rebates with a 10.45kW system + 24.18kWh battery
- How a Cranbourne home saved $13,019 in rebates with a 19.95kW solar + 32.24kWh battery upgrade
Choosing the right panels and inverter matters too. See our independent comparisons: best solar panel brands in Victoria and solar inverter brand comparison for Victoria.
2. Home Battery Storage Melbourne
A battery storage system means your solar-generated electricity doesn’t go to waste when the sun goes down. It stores the excess energy from the day and powers your home through the evening — reducing your grid draw to near zero.
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program is still active in 2026, providing an upfront discount off eligible battery systems through accredited installers like us. Learn more about battery storage rebates and installation options in Victoria. Not sure which battery brand to choose? Read our guide to the top solar battery brands in Victoria.
See what’s possible with larger set-ups: a Clyde North family now runs 49.92kWh of storage alongside their 8.55kW solar, beating rising electricity costs year-round. Or take this example: a 13kW solar + 42kWh battery system now powers a Victorian home 95% off-grid.
3. Heating & Cooling — Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning Melbourne
Melbourne’s four-seasons-in-one-day weather demands a system that heats in winter and cools in summer. Modern reverse-cycle split systems and ducted systems deliver both — with efficiencies up to 600% (meaning $1 of electricity delivers $6 worth of heating or cooling).
Under the VEU program in 2026, households replacing old gas ducted heaters with energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioning can access rebates of up to $8,000, applied directly as a discount on your invoice — no income test required. See how our VEU-approved heating & cooling upgrade program works and what you could save.
We install leading brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu, Panasonic, and Midea — all covered by the required 5-year minimum VEU warranty. Here’s proof of what Melbourne-area families are saving right now:
- Mambourin family saved $7,200 on their ducted heating & cooling upgrade through the VEU program
- Deanside home replaced gas ducted heating with a Midea 19kW multi-split — $7,600 VEU rebate applied
- Donnybrook home upgraded gas to Midea heating & cooling with a $7,800 VEU rebate
4. Hot Water Heat Pump Installation Melbourne
Your gas hot water system could be costing you $800–$1,200 per year to run. A heat pump hot water system uses ambient air temperature to heat water — making it up to 70% more efficient than conventional gas or electric resistance systems.
With stacked rebates available right now in 2026 (VEU discount + Solar Victoria rebate + STCs worth $2,500–$3,000), many Melbourne households receive a heat pump hot water system for a very small net outlay. See exactly what’s included in our VEU hot water upgrade program and how to claim your rebate.
Want real-world proof? See how this Tarneit 315L heat pump installation cut hot water costs with $2,158 in rebates.
Critical reminder: From 1 March 2027, all end-of-life gas hot water systems in Victoria must be replaced with electric alternatives. That deadline is less than 9 months away. Upgrade now on your terms, with full rebates, before you’re forced to act in a breakdown situation with no support.
5. EV Charger Installation Melbourne
Electric vehicle adoption in Melbourne’s western suburbs is accelerating fast. If you have — or are planning — an EV, a home EV charger (Level 2, 7kW–22kW) means you wake up to a fully charged vehicle every morning, powered by your own solar electricity.
We install EV chargers from leading brands, handle all compliance and electrical certification, and integrate your charger with your solar and battery system for maximum savings. Explore our EV charger installation service for Victorian homeowners.
6. Water Filtration Systems Melbourne
Clean water matters. As a trusted name in full home electrification across Melbourne, we’ve had so many homeowners ask us to bring the same quality and care to their water — so we did. We’re proud to now offer whole-home and under-sink water filtration systems that remove chlorine, heavy metals, and contaminants from Melbourne’s tap water, giving your family healthier water from every tap for drinking, cooking, and bathing.
The Real Numbers: What Melbourne Homeowners Are Saving in 2026
Here’s a realistic snapshot of what a full home electrification project looks like for a typical Melbourne family home in the western suburbs:
| Upgrade | Estimated Saving (Annual) | Available Rebates in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels (6.6kW) | $1,200–$1,800/yr | STCs (~$1,400) |
| Battery Storage (10kWh) | $600–$900/yr additional | Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program |
| Reverse-Cycle Heating/Cooling | $400–$1,200/yr vs gas | Up to $8,000 VEU |
| Heat Pump Hot Water | $600–$900/yr vs gas | Solar Vic rebate + VEU + STCs |
| EV Charger (solar-charged) | $1,500–$2,500/yr vs petrol | Various |
| Gas Abolishment Fee | $220–$400/yr standing charge eliminated | Capped at $220 ex-GST |
Combined annual savings of $4,000–$7,300+ are achievable for a typical Melbourne family completing a full electrification package. With rebates reducing the upfront cost, many of our Altona and western suburbs clients see payback periods under 4–6 years — with 20+ years of savings after that.
Want to see bigger systems in action? See how a Mickleham family slashed power bills with a 15.2kW solar system, or how a Cranbourne East home paired 11kW solar with 40kWh battery storage for near-total energy independence.
What Melbourne Homeowners Say About Green Electric Solutions
Over five years and hundreds of installs across Melbourne’s west and beyond, here’s what our customers are saying on Google:
Huge thanks to the team at Green Electric Solutions. They just finished a big install for us (AC, heating, hot water, and battery). The workmanship is excellent, but their customer service is the real winner — they even helped us resolve an issue on a Saturday without any hassle. If you want a solar energy company that doesn’t disappear after the install, these are the guys.
Pete C — Google Review
Very good experience with Green Electric Solutions. Done solar and battery at a very reasonable price. Jass Khan is the person who took the job from startup to finish and delivered on time. After-install service is also very good.
Jas Singh — Google Review
I have had a wonderful experience dealing with Jeelani from Green Electric for the entire process — from getting a quote as per my battery and solar requirements to getting the installation done. Even after the installation, Jeelani is reachable for any queries. Highly recommended.
Anshu Bantra — Google Review
Qadri and his team did an excellent job. He helped me get a solar battery at a good price through a government program, answered all of my questions, and completed the job on time. I had previously installed a solar system and was very happy with it, which is why I contacted Qadri again for my solar battery installation.
Chris Vo — Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions — Melbourne Home Electrification 2026
Can I still keep my gas cooking appliances?
Yes — Victoria’s current regulations do not require you to remove existing gas cooking appliances in existing homes. However, many Melbourne families are choosing induction cooktops for health, safety, and performance reasons. We’re happy to discuss your options.
Which Melbourne suburbs do you service?
Based in Altona, we cover all Melbourne suburbs within an 80km radius. Find your suburb on our full service area list. From the inner west to the outer growth corridors — Williamstown, Footscray, Point Cook, Werribee, Tarneit, Melton, Essendon, and well beyond — we have a local, qualified team ready to come to you.
How do VEU rebates work in 2026 — do I need to apply separately?
No. As a VEU-accredited installer, we apply the rebate directly as an upfront discount on your invoice. You pay less from day one — there’s no waiting for reimbursement or separate application required. This applies to both heating & cooling upgrades and hot water upgrades under the VEU program.
My gas hot water is still working. Should I still upgrade now?
Yes — strongly. From 1 March 2027 — less than 9 months away — when your gas hot water system reaches end-of-life, it cannot be replaced with a gas system. If you upgrade now, you do it on your schedule, with full rebates, and with a system designed to last 15–20 years. If you wait for a breakdown in 2027 or beyond, you lose that luxury.
Can I stage my upgrades over time?
Yes. We help many Melbourne families plan a phased electrification strategy — starting with solar and heat pump hot water in the first stage, adding battery storage and upgrading heating/cooling next, then installing an EV charger when you’re ready. We map out the optimal sequence to maximise your rebate access at each stage. Find out why timing your solar upgrade matters before STC rebates shrink further.
Are you Clean Energy Council accredited?
Yes. All our solar and battery installations are completed by CEC-accredited installers and meet all requirements for applicable government incentives.
Get Your Free Melbourne Home Electrification Assessment
Ready to stop overpaying for gas and start generating your own clean energy? Green Electric Solutions offers a free, no-obligation home energy assessment for Melbourne and Victorian homeowners.
In your assessment, we will:
- Review your current energy usage and bills
- Assess your home’s electrification potential
- Calculate the exact 2026 rebates you’re eligible for
- Design a customised electrification plan — staged or all-at-once
- Give you a fixed, transparent quote with all rebates already applied
No pushy sales tactics. No surprise costs. Just honest advice from a local Altona team who’ve been doing this across Melbourne for over 5 years.