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:

SEC is helping Victorians tap into savings by switching to heat pump hot water
29 April 2025
The SEC is making it easier for more Victorians to save on their energy bills by switching to energy-efficient, electric heat pump hot water systems through our expanded heat pump pilot.

SEC inspires uni students to pursue a career in renewables
11 March 2025
Student ambassadors from Engineers Australia have been given a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the world’s biggest batteries to see what a career in the renewables sector can offer.

Veronique goes electric with help from SEC home planner and endorsed installers
17 March 2025
When Veronique and her partner moved into their double-storey Brunswick townhouse in late 2024, they were keen to go electric as soon as possible to maximise the value of the upgrades.

Learn how to reduce your energy bills with heat pump hot water
19 February 2025
The SEC’s Power up information sessions are kicking off for 2025 by shining a spotlight on one of the most energy intensive appliances in homes – your hot water system.