The Victorian Government has released an issues paper on the possible provision of incentives for the installation of ceiling insulation under Victoria's Energy Saver Incentive (ESI) scheme.

 

Under the Energy Saver Incentive, energy retailers and other businesses can offer Victorian households free or discounted installation of energy efficient products such as lighting, shower heads, heating and hot water systems, high efficiency refrigeration, air conditioning, TVs, pool pumps and stand-by power controllers.

 

The issues paper, prepared by the Department of Primary Industries, includes a review undertaken by Futura Consulting to independently assess the potential risks highlighted by the Commonwealth's scheme and make recommendations to address these risks under a Victorian scheme.

 

Recommendations contained in the issues paper include:

  • Setting mandatory training and experience requirements for installers;
  • Introducing mandatory inspections after installation;
  • Strengthening the audit and compliance powers of the ESI scheme regulator; and
  • Introducing procedures for risk assessments ahead of installation.

 

The release of the consultation paper was welcomed by Carolyn Atkins, Acting CEO of the Victorian Council of Social Service, who said that many households could benefit from a responsibly managed scheme to help lower their energy bills.

 

The issues paper can be viewed on the Department of Primary Industries website at www.dpi.vic.gov.au. Submissions are invited by 17 August 2012 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

 

Download the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Ceiling Insulation Issues Paper at: http://db.tt/JJ6ppsze

Download the Futura Consulting Ceiling Insulation Due Diligence Review at: http://db.tt/7sfF9MMW