US EditionVictoria to power schools, hospitals with state-run energy
- Victoria's government revived the State Electricity Commission in 2023 to power schools, hospitals, and government operations with renewable energy from July 1, 2025.
- The SEC, originally established in 1918 and privatised from 1994, was reinstated with a $1 billion investment to develop 4.5 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2035 to offset coal plant closures.
- The SEC is projected to deliver 2,200 GWh of electricity in the upcoming financial year, accounting for approximately 5% of Victoria's overall energy usage, positioning it as the fifth-largest commercial and industrial electricity provider in the state.
- Premier Jacinta Allan stated that the SEC aims to provide affordable, dependable renewable energy under public ownership to help reduce living expenses, though experts consider the government's expectation that this will lower wholesale prices to be overly optimistic.
- The SEC's profits will fund new renewable projects, supporting Victoria’s transition and aiming to stabilize prices, reduce emissions, and benefit families and businesses statewide.
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State opens up electrification one-stop-shops to all households getting off gas - One Step Off The Grid
The Victorian government announced on Wednesday that it is finally expanding its State Electricity Commission (SEC) backed home electrification one-stop-shop to the entire state, paving the way for all Victorians to electrify their homes and cut their energy bills by potentially thousands of dollars each year. Originally launched in trial form in August of 2024, the SEC Electric Home Planner provides a single point of information and advice on …
SEC to enter Victorian electricity market - Energy Magazine
Image: Sandeep/stock.adobe.com Up to five per cent of Victoria’s electricity market will be powered with renewable energy provided by the State Electricity Commission (SEC) under new contracts signed with the Victorian Government. […] The post SEC to enter Victorian electricity market appeared first on Energy Magazine.
Victorian households to access free help cutting energy bills with new SEC service
Victorian households will soon be able to get hands-on help slashing their power bills, thanks to a new initiative from the State Electricity Commission (SEC), backed by Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister Lily D’Ambrosio. The planned SEC “one-stop-shop” aims to remove the confusion around choosing energy-efficient appliances, navigating rebates, and finding trustworthy installers. The service will offer free tailored advice to help families redu…
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