Pool pumps are one of the more familiar Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) products. They run for hours a day, so an efficient one saves real energy, which is why the program has supported them.
Is it available in 2026
At the time of writing, efficient pool pumps remain an approved upgrade under VEU in 2026, delivered through accredited providers who create VEECs for the savings and pass on a discount. The Victorian Government’s energy saver site lists pool pumps among the discounted energy-saving products, with the discount depending on the product and provider. Availability and eligible models are updated by the Essential Services Commission, so check the current product list before you buy.
What decides the discount
Think of it as a chain.
- The activity. The VEECs created for a pool pump depend on the activity’s deemed method and the pump’s efficiency.
- The certificate value. VEECs trade at market prices that have been high lately, roughly $85 to $95 in 2026; see VEEC spot price.
- The provider. Installation, product, compliance and margin come off the top.
An older indicative figure for a pool pump was around $85 when certificates were about $17. Prices are very different now, so old guides online can mislead. The right number is the one on a current written quote.
What you need to have
- A pool where the pump replacement meets the activity rules.
- A listed, eligible pump model.
- An accredited provider who completes the paperwork and the customer acknowledgement.
Buying safely
Most pool pump offers are legitimate, but this is also a product category where aggressive sales appear. Before you sign:
- Look the provider up on the ESC registry; see who the accredited providers are.
- Get a written quote showing the pump, the VEU discount and what you pay.
- Take time. Unsolicited offers with pressure to sign are a warning sign; see the VEU scam and free offers page.
What this means for installers and pool businesses
If you supply pool pumps in Victoria, you can work as or with an accredited person. You need to follow the activity guide, retain evidence and create certificates on time; see accredited person obligations and where to find the guide. Then choose how to sell the certificates: VEEC trading covers it, and pricing shows rates.
Related
If you are also looking at solar or a battery, the Solar Victoria program works differently; see VEU rebate vs Solar Victoria rebate.