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:

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.

Battery milestone for SEC Renewable Energy Park
14 February 2025
The SEC has signed on a battery provider for its large-scale solar farm and renewable energy storage facility in Horsham.

Giant transformers to connect SEC’s big battery to the grid
19 January 2025
Two giant transformers have arrived in Victoria and will be used to connect the SEC’s first project – one of the world’s biggest batteries – to the grid.

Ballan residents set to save on energy bills with new SEC pilot
15 November 2024
A growing number of Victorian households are switching their heating, cooling and cooking appliances from gas to electric to reduce their energy bills. But the way we heat water in our homes can be overlooked.