Victoria’s energy safety standards are being strengthened to protect workers and customers as new technologies become part of everyday life.
Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has released the Energy Safety Roadmap, a detailed plan to improve safety rules, modernise regulation and prepare both workers and consumers for changes to the energy system.
As more renewable energy comes online and households switch to technologies such as solar panels, home batteries, electric vehicle chargers, e-bikes and e-scooters, safety rules need to keep pace.
The Roadmap sets out actions to better protect consumers, including stronger product standards and clearer labelling, helping people make informed choices about the safety and quality of energy products.
It also aims to improve product recall processes, ensuring unsafe or faulty items are quickly identified and removed from the market. Consumer education will be expanded to promote safe installation and maintenance of solar systems, batteries and EV chargers, reducing the risk of accidents.
Workforce readiness is another key focus. The plan will ensure energy workers receive the training and experience needed for future jobs, with licensing requirements for electricians, plumbers and gasfitters to be reviewed so they are properly qualified to work with new technologies.
The Roadmap also includes steps to modernise energy safety laws and oversight, making sure Energy Safe Victoria has the tools and resources it needs to regulate a rapidly changing energy system.
The plan follows extensive consultation with industry and a detailed review of Victoria’s energy safety framework, supported by a $7 million investment to better protect workers and consumers during the energy transition.
Implementation of the Roadmap will begin in early 2026, with ongoing collaboration between industry, unions and regulators.
D’Ambrosio said, “Victorians are embracing renewable energy, and we’re making sure they can do so safely through stronger standards, better oversight and training.
“We’re protecting energy workers by ensuring they have the right skills, tools and support to do their jobs safely.”
More information is available at energy.vic.gov.au.
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