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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:

MREH

Five local organisations to receive a share of the $100,000 Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub Community Benefit Fund

23 September 2026

GreenPoint Energy and SEC are pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2026 Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH) Community Benefit Fund, which will support local initiatives that create lasting benefits for communities across Melton and surrounding areas.

MSAC Rooftop

SEC delivers MSAC a savings splash

21 September 2026

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) is set to save approximately $80,000 a year on its electricity costs thanks to a new rooftop solar installation provided and managed by SEC, its electricity retailer.

Artists impression of Delburn Wind Farm

Community benefit fund opens for the SEC Delburn Wind Farm

18 September 2026

Community groups and not-for-profit organisations across Latrobe City, Baw Baw Shire and South Gippsland Shire can now apply for a share of $150,000 through the SEC Delburn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

Baranduda

Baranduda 4.65-hour long duration battery set to support Victorian energy transition

17 September 2026

Aware Super, Birdwood and SEC are joining forces to deliver the Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve, a 1.86 GWh Battery Energy Storage System located in Wodonga, Victoria designed to help keep Victorian power reliable as coal-fired generation retires.