Energy transition milestones
2023
Victoria powered by 38% renewable energy
SEC Strategic Plan confirmed
SEC announces Pioneer investment
SEC entity and board established
Constitutional enshrinement Bill to go before parliament
SEC builds awareness of career opportunities in renewable energy through engagement with students at career days and events - ongoing
2024
New homes requiring a planning permit to be all-electric
SEC to pilot first household electrification offering
Electric vehicle charging stations to be installed across regional Victoria
SEC continues to build pipeline of potential assets and technologies aligned with short and long-term supply strategy
Victorian Energy Jobs Plan released
2025
SEC to begin servicing government electricity requirements
SEC to expand household electrification offering
SEC Centre of Training Excellence implementation
Achieve 28-33% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
2028
Yallourn Power Station to close
2030
Victoria powered by 65% renewable energy
Achieve at least 2.6 GW of renewable energy storage capacity
Achieve 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
2035
Victoria powered by 95% renewable energy
Achieve at least 6.3 GW of renewable energy storage
Generate 4 GW of capacity from off-shore wind
Loy Yang A power station to close
Achieve 75-80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
SEC target of 4.5 GW
2040
Generate 9 GW of capacity from off-shore wind
2045
Achieve economy wide net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
Latest news:
Calling City of Melton residents to have a say on the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub Community Benefit Fund
17 November 2025
Locals in the City of Melton and nearby areas, including Plumpton, Hillside, Diggers Rest, Fraser Rise and Sydenham are invited to share their thoughts on how benefits from the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub in Plumpton will be distributed, through the creation of a new Community Benefit Fund.
SEC opens new community hub in Morwell
24 October 2025
SEC has officially opened its new Morwell hub, strengthening its presence in the Latrobe Valley — the historic heart of Victoria’s energy system.
SEC and Bunnings launch “Why Electrify” weekends
06 October 2025
Victorian households can learn how to save on their energy bills thanks to a new initiative by SEC and Bunnings.
Powering penguins and protecting the planet
06 October 2025
SEC is helping wildlife conservation operations, such as the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre on Phillip Island, become more sustainable.