Why Energy Efficiency Matters Now More Than Ever
With energy prices continuing to rise and climate concerns growing, improving your home's efficiency isn't just nice to have…
It's becoming essential.
The average Australian / Victorian household can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars annually through smart energy upgrades.
Beyond the financial benefits, reducing your energy consumption helps decrease carbon emissions and supports Australia's transition to a more sustainable future.
It's a win-win that makes sense for you, your family and the planet.
What makes Elites approach different is that we focus on practical solutions that deliver real results without requiring major lifestyle changes.
Many of our energy-saving products can be installed in just hours, with immediate benefits to your comfort and costs.
Who Provides These Energy Upgrades?
If you live in Victoria or New South Wales, you’re in luck. Both states offer government-backed programs. Victoria’s VEU.
The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Program
This state government initiative designed to help Victorians save money and energy. By supporting upgrades like efficient lighting, heating, cooling, and hot water systems, the VEU makes it easier to cut your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
Since launching in 2009, the VEU has helped Millions of households and businesses save more Billions on energy costs, while preventing over 90 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
Your Energy-Saving Upgrades That Make a Difference
I.H.D Energy Monitors (In Home Display)
Before you can reduce your energy use, you need to understand it. Our smart in-home display connects directly to your electricity meter, tracking usage in real-time through an easy-to-use mobile app.
- Monitor usage patterns and identify energy-hungry appliances
- Set budgets and receive alerts when you're using more than planned
- Connect the whole family through the app for household awareness
- For businesses, give access to employees to promote company efficiency
Know exactly where your money is going…
FREE for Victorian residents under the VEU scheme
Hannah Tongue
A great service. Dani was friendly, informative and efficient and seamlessly installed the energy monitor device and helped me set up the app on my phone. Am very happy!
Diana Moorfoot
Energy-Efficient Shower Heads
Taking a shower is essential, but conventional shower heads use 9-15 liters per minute. Every drop saved is money in your pocket.
At Elite our efficient models:
- Up to $250 per year per showerhead in combined water and energy bill savings
- Reduce water flow to 7.5 L/minute without compromising pressure
- Come in four stylish options to match your home or business style
- No limit on shower heads, which means no limit on savings
- Installed quickly by a professional installer at no cost to you.
FREE replacement for Victorian residents through the VEU scheme
Renters in Victoria? You're Eligible Too
Don't miss out on energy savings just because you rent. Victorian tenants qualify for all these free upgrades with simple landlord approval.
These non-permanent upgrades won't affect your lease but will lower your energy bills immediately.
Why pay more when you don't have to?
Home Insulation Upgrades
Those tiny gaps, leaks and holes around your home?
They're quietly driving up your energy bills while making your rooms less comfortable.
It's like paying to heat and cool the outdoors. But there's an easy fix.
Our insulation solutions create a protective shield around your home, trapping your expensive heated or cooled air inside where it belongs.
For Victorian residents, these upgrades come at no cost under the VEU program.
Evaporative Cooling Vent Covers
Your uncovered cooling vents are essentially open windows letting money escape. Our self-sealing covers:
- Keep your cool air or hot air inside, boosting temperature efficiency
- Lower those electricity bills immediately
- Install in minutes with no tools or mess
- Fit virtually any vent size
Exhaust Fan Seals
Your exhaust fans are secretly working against you when switched off, they're holes in your house letting your money escape.
Our self-closing seals work like trapdoors that open when the fan runs and seal shut when it's off:
- Professionally installed in minutes with no ceiling access needed
- Compatible with standard fans in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries
- Made from fire-resistant polycarbonate for safety
- Protection against moisture issues and mold
- Keep dust, pollen, and insects outside
Door
Ever noticed how cold drafts move when doors and windows are closed?
Our quality seals stop cold and hot air escaping around your frames.
- Helps your heating and cooling systems finally work as efficiently as they should
- Reduce outside noise for quieter living
- Act as a thermal barrier between you and extreme weather
- Installations completed quickly with zero mess
Chimney Seals
Plug the biggest energy leak in your home.
An unsealed chimney is a highway for your heated air to escape. It’s like you’re leaving a window permanently open all year round.
Our chimney seals..
- Create an airtight barrier that's easily removable
- Stop cold downdrafts that chill your living areas
- Keep birds, insects, and debris out
- Cut your heating costs significantly
Installed quickly with no mess or structural changes
Complete Home Draftproofing Package
Why fix one leak when you can seal your entire home? Our complete package gives you savings on heating and cooling bill
Most homes are fully draft proofed in just a few hours. At no cost to Victorian residents.
100% Energy Efficiency Made Easy
Improving your home's energy efficiency doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Here's how we make it simple:
- Quick Assessment - Click here and tell us about your home and energy needs
- Personalised Recommendations - Our energy upgrade specialist will suggest the most effective solutions for your home or business.
- Hassle-Free Installation - Our team handles everything, often at no cost to Victorian residents
- Ongoing Savings - Enjoy lower bills month after month while reducing your environmental impact
Jennifer Ellis
Lan Crocker
Totally satisfied with the installation of exhaust fan vent seals. The installers were courteous, professional and neat. They completed the job quickly and carefully replaced the vents. Good as new. I have no hesitation in recommending this company.
SOURCES
- Participation: More than 2.4 million Victorian households and 170,000 businesses have benefited from the program, according to a Victorian Government review1.
- Energy Cost Savings: Victorians have saved more than $3 billion on their power bills over the past 11 years through the VEU program2.
- Emissions Reduction: The VEU has abated over 80 million tonnes of carbon emissions, not 100 million, as of the latest published figures1. Earlier government releases mention 52 million tonnes as of 20192.
- 57,000 GWh of energy savings since 2009:
The NSW Government’s official site states:
"Between 2009 and 2023, the Energy Savings Scheme has supported projects that will deliver 57,000 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy savings over their lifetime."
Source: NSW Climate and Energy Action – Energy Savings Scheme1 - 27 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions reduced:
The same official source states:
"As of December 2023, the Energy Savings Scheme has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by around 27 megatonnes (Mt). This is the same as the carbon emissions produced by the NSW transport sector in 2022."
Source: NSW Climate and Energy Action – Energy Savings Scheme1 - $3.5 billion in projected bill savings by 2030:
The 2020 statutory review of the ESS confirms:
"Activities implemented between 2014 and 2018 are estimated to have delivered $1.5 billion in energy bill savings over that period and will deliver a total of $3.9 billion over their lifetimes."
Source: NSW Energy Savings Scheme – Final Statutory Review Report 2020 (PDF)
Up to $250 per year per showerhead in combined water and energy bill savings1.
