Updated advice on VEU compliance requirements
Yesterday, 30 September 2020, the Essential Services Commission issued further advice on COVID-19 requirements under the VEU program.
What energy efficiency activities are permitted and when?
For the Second Step (Restricted): (current step for metropolitan Melbourne)
Replacement and critical repairs of solar systems, energy appliances and energy consuming equipment allowed for safety and/or emergency reasons. On-site energy management where essential for safety or for the operation of a Permitted Work Premise.
Residential premises allowed for:
vacant premises only
Energy efficiency activities are permitted in non-residential premises, provided:
vacant premises
outdoor works/external to the premises
premises that can be vacated (i.e. after hours or weekends)
plant and equipment rooms and spaces allowed (i.e. not occupied spaces)
temporarily unoccupied (i.e. vacating of immediate worksite area), with physical distancing and appropriate signage and barriers
Outdoor lighting planned upgrades (e.g. street, carpark) is allowed
Door-knocking for sales and lead generation is not allowed.
Additional Information
What we are doing for you
We will continue to engage the ESC to be consistent and reasonable in their VEEC eligibility rulings, irrespective of when they were completed.
Talk to us about planning for the easing of restrictions and how we can support your bounce-back with strong market insights and cashflow you can depend on.
Call the NCBA team on 02 9939 5559