Gas Hot Water vs Heat Pump: Which Is Better for Melbourne Homeowners in 2026?

Before and after comparison showing replacement of an old Rheem gas water heater with a new Neopower heat pump water heater installed against a brick wall outdoors

A Melbourne homeowner in Werribee upgraded their old gas hot water system for a 320L Neopower heat pump. Thanks to $1,234 in government rebates, they only paid $2,450 out of pocket. If they’d replaced it with another gas system instead, they wouldn’t have gotten any rebate at all — gas systems don’t qualify. This guide … Read more

$11,488 Rebate Applied: A Recent Solar, Battery & EV Charger Install in Point Cook

$11,488 Government Support Point Cook Home Adds with 11.4kW Solar, 41.76kWh Battery & EV Charger

A Point Cook homeowner has taken a major step towards smarter energy use with a new 11.4kW solar system, 41.76kWh battery and EV charger installed by Green Electric Solutions. In this blog, we’ll walk through the full installation, equipment specs, and rebate details for this Point Cook solar, battery & EV Charger installation project. Completed … Read more

15.2kW Solar with 40kWh Battery Installation in Deanside | 10,058 Govt. Incentives

15.2kw Rooftop solar panels and 40kwh battery storage system installed at a Deanside home

15.2kW Solar With 40kWh Battery Installation In Deanside For homeowners looking to generate more of their own electricity and store surplus solar for later use, combining a large solar system with substantial battery storage can provide a practical energy upgrade. This Deanside, VIC project involved the installation of a 15.2kW solar system with 40kWh of … Read more

$8,700 VEU Saving: A Point Cook Home’s Midea Ducted Heating & Cooling Upgrade

$8,700 VEU Saving A Point Cook Home’s Midea Ducted Heating & Cooling Upgrade

Still relying on an old gas ducted heating system to keep your home comfortable? There is a smarter way to heat and cool your home throughout the year. This recent 25kW Midea ducted heating and cooling upgrade by Green Electric Solutions replaced a gas ducted heating system with an energy-efficient Midea ducted heating and cooling … Read more

10.45kW Solar Installation in Donnybrook With $5,536 Government Rebate

10.45kW solar installation in Donnybrook VIC with 22 Trina 475W panels, house exterior, and GoodWe inverter setup

10.45kW Solar Installation in Donnybrook Solar energy is becoming an essential solution for modern homes as the number of electricity-powered appliances continues to grow and reliance on grid electricity can lead to increasing household energy costs. Investing in a properly designed solar system allows homeowners to generate clean electricity on-site and take greater control of … Read more

25kW Midea Ducted Heating & Cooling Upgrade in Lalor | $8,800 VEU Rebate

Old outdoor air conditioning unit removed and disconnected, with new 25 kw HVAC installed on the brick-tiled wall, and HVAC control PCB board checked during diagnostics and wiring in Lalor

25kW Midea Ducted Heating & Cooling Upgrade in Lalor For many Victorian homeowners, running separate systems for heating and cooling can mean more equipment, maintenance, and complexity. Replacing an aging ducted gas heater with a modern reverse-cycle system offers a smarter way to manage year-round comfort for summer and winter. This Lalor case study shows … Read more

Gas to Heat Pump Hot Water Conversion in Werribee: What a Fully Compliant Job Actually Looks Like

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If you’re replacing an old gas hot water system in Werribee or anywhere across Melbourne’s west, there’s one question worth asking before you book anyone: will I get a compliance certificate? Under the Building Act 1993, any plumbing work — including hot water system replacements — legally requires a Compliance Certificate lodged with the Building … Read more

10.45kW Solar With 32.28kWh Battery Installation in Altona | $10,890 Govt. Incentive

10.45kW Solar system 10.45kW Solar system 10.45kW Solar system 10.45kw Rooftop solar panels and 33.28kWh battery storage unit installed at a home in Altona

10.45kW Solar With 32.28kWh Battery Installation In Altona An Altona homeowner upgraded to a 10.45kW Trina Solar system paired with 32.28kWh of GoodWe battery storage, securing $10,890 in government rebates across STCs, battery STCs, and the Solar Victoria rebate and interest-free loan. As a Solar Victoria Approved and VEU Approved provider, Green Electric Solutions managed … Read more

320L Hot Water Heat Pump Upgrade In Werribee | $550 Govt. Rebates & Benefits

320L NeoPower heat pump hot water system installed outside a home in Werribee with old heat pump

Werribee Gas Hot Water Replaced With 320L Neopower Heat Pump A Werribee homeowner replaced their gas hot water system with a 320L Neopower heat pump, cutting the installed cost from $3,684 to just $2,450 after $1,234 in government rebates — comprising 18 STCs ($684) and VEU VEECs ($550). As a VEU Approved provider, Green Electric … Read more